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Queensland girl charged with attempted murder after couple stabbed in their bed

Queensland girl charged with attempted murder after couple stabbed in their bed

A 15-year-old girl who allegedly stabbed a Queensland couple in their bed on Boxing Day had her charges upgraded to attempted murder.

The teen is accused of attacking the couple, aged 44 and 46, in their Rockhampton home in the early hours of Monday morning.

The woman was left in a critical condition, fighting for life in Rockhampton Base Hospital after the 1am attack.

The man was allegedly stabbed in the chest and leg at the Bank Street property.

He was taken to the same hospital as his partner and remains in a stable condition.

According to police, the couple know the 15-year-old accused.

The teen was originally charged with grievous bodily harm and unlawful wounding.

But on Wednesday, those charges were upgraded to attempted murder.