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Murder charge after man stabbed at local business

A woman in her 80s and a man in his 60s died in the fire at a Brisbane home.

A woman in her 80s and a man in his 60s died in the fire at a Brisbane home. Photo: AAP

A man has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of a man known to him in Townsville.

Police allege the 31-year-old from Cranbrook entered a business in the suburb of Kirwan on Monday about 4.40pm and stabbed a 26-year-old man.

The alleged victim was treated by emergency services but died at the scene.

Police have charged the accused man with murder, entering a dwelling to commit and offence and contravening a domestic violence order.

He is expected to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

-AAP

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