Elderly man is charged after allegedly trying to strangle young woman

By ASHLEY NICKEL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 23:55 BST, 23 June 2025 | Updated: 23:55 BST, 23 June 2025

An elderly man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly tried to strangle a woman in a domestic violence incident.

The man, 86, is accused of trying to strangle the 33-year-old woman at a home in the Ipswich suburb of Eastern Heights, west of Brisbane, at about 6.30pm on Monday.

A neighbour reportedly heard a disturbance at the home and called for police. 

The woman suffered no visible injuries and is known to the man.

Queensland Police charged the man with attempted murder (domestic violence offence).

He is due to appear at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

An 86-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly strangling a 33-year-old woman

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Elderly man is charged after allegedly trying to strangle young woman

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