Retired cleaner Tony Cue found dead in Woodridge unit
Tony Cue, 65, found dead in Woodridge unit after welfare check; 32-year-old charged with murder.
Cue was discovered inside his North Rd unit about 7.15am on Tuesday after someone known to him requested a welfare check. Police found an obvious injury which detectives believe suggests a crime and declared the unit a crime scene.
Cue had lived in the complex for a decade. A 32-year-old man was arrested in Beenleigh about 7.50pm the same day and charged with murder.
Arrest footage captured officers taking him into custody near a train station. The accused appeared briefly in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Wednesday before being taken to hospital, with the case adjourned until Thursday.
- 65
- Victim's age
- About 7.15am on Tuesday
- Discovery time
- 32 years old
- Suspect's age
Why it mattersA Brisbane community member died in circumstances police believe were criminal, and the early arrest suggests police had swift leads in the investigation.
AustraliaA violent crime in the Brisbane suburbs highlights ongoing safety concerns in residential areas south of the city.
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