Man charged with the murder of his partner allegedly stabbed repeatedly to death in Ipswich home

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of domestic violence

A man has been charged with the murder of his de facto partner after she was found stabbed to death in an Ipswich home.

The 28-year-old woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds at the home on Flinders Dr in Leichhardt, after a relative asked police to perform a welfare check on her about 9.15am on Monday.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Homicide investigation underway at Ipswich home.

The discovery prompted police to chase a Toyota sedan from an unknown starting point, with officers using tyre spikes to stop a 36-year-old man allegedly behind the wheel at Peak Crossing.

He was arrested and later charged with murder and the dangerous operation of a vehicle.

The man is expected to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Police believe the man may have dumped a knife in the Wyaralong Dam area and have launched a search for the weapon.

The man and woman were in a de facto relationship, police have confirmed.

“I can tell you that police had attended that address in the last week,” Detective Acting Superintendent Garry Watts said.

“However, no offences were detected.

“An investigation was conducted but there was no action taken and there are no domestic and family violence orders (in place) between the 36-year-old man and 28-year-old woman.”

The crime scene was “very traumatic”, according to Watts, with forensic officers scouring the scene.

There is not believed to be an ongoing threat to the public related to woman’s death.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact police.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

In an emergency, call 000.

Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491.