Fatal stabbing, West Mackay
A 53-year-old West Mackay man is assisting police with inquiries following an incident that occurred last night in West Mackay.
Investigations to-date indicate that around 8.15pm an altercation involving two men began, during which a knife is believed to have been produced.
As a result, a 49-year-old Mackay man sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to the Mackay Base Hospital for treatment. He however died as a result of his injuries early this morning.
The 53-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Investigations are continuing and there is no further information available at this stage.
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