Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing man, 80, to death in Cairns

A woman is in custody following the death of an 80-year-old man in the Cairns suburb of Palm Cove.

Jan 10, 2024, updated May 22, 2025

Police said emergency services were called to an address on Williams Esplanade on reports of a serious assault about 10.50pm on Tuesday and found the man with stab wounds.

He was taken to Cairns Base Hospital in a critical condition, where he died from his injuries.

A 58-year-old woman was taken into custody at the scene and is assisting police with inquiries.

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