Investigation after elderly man found dead

POLICE GENERICS
Queensland Police are interviewing a woman in her 30s after a man in his 70s was found dead south of Brisbane on Monday. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

Police are questioning a woman after a man in his 70s was found dead in a home south of Brisbane.

The 72-year-old was found unconscious at a home in Logan on Monday.

He was declared dead at the scene. Police established a crime scene at the home on Basie Court, Brown Plains.

The 72-year-old was found unconscious and declared dead at a home on Basie Court, Brown Plains. Picture: Google
The 72-year-old was found unconscious and declared dead at a home on Basie Court, Brown Plains. Picture: Google

In a statement, Queensland Police say a 32-year-old woman is “assisting police with their investigations.

“It is believed the man and woman are known to each other,” a police spokesperson said.

Investigations are ongoing. Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward. The police statement points to domestic violence services.

Womensline: 1800 811 811
MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Counselling Service 24hr helpline: 1800 RESPECT
Lifeline: 13 11 44
Family Violence Crisis and Support Service: 1800 608 122
Emergency/Police: 000