Manslaughter charge, Torquay

A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a woman in Hervey Bay last year.

Detectives from Maryborough Criminal Investigation Branch launched Operation Quebec Sea Shell after a 66-year-old woman passed away at the Hervey Bay Hospital on November 9, 2017.

A 73-year-old man was arrested yesterday and has been charged with one count each of manslaughter, unlawful striking causing death, torture and deprivation of liberty.

The man has also been charged with a number of assault and rape offences.

He is expected to appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court today.

Anyone that may have information concerning the death is being asked to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP1701994211.