Woman is found DEAD inside her home after police were called to conduct a welfare check – as a man, 42, assists with inquiries

  • Police were called to the home in Capalaba, Brisbane at 7.30pm on Saturday
  • A woman in her 50s was found unresponsive at the home and declared dead  
  • A man, 42, is helping Queensland police officers with their investigation

By Australian Associated Press

Published: 07:58 BST, 16 October 2022 | Updated: 08:01 BST, 16 October 2022

Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman who was found unconscious at a home in Brisbane’s bayside region.

Emergency services were called to a property on Swan St in Capalaba at about 7.30pm on Saturday to conduct a welfare check.

Police found a woman in her 50s who was unresponsive and she was declared dead at the site.

Police were responding to a welfare check when they found a woman in her 50s unresponsive in her home on  Swan St (pictured)  in Capalaba, south east of Brisbane

Police were responding to a welfare check when they found a woman in her 50s unresponsive in her home on  Swan St (pictured)  in Capalaba, south east of Brisbane

A crime scene was established and detectives launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Police said a 42-year-old man was helping officers with their investigation.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

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