A man has been charged with murder and a woman has died after she was found critically injured at a home in Casino this morning.
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About 2.30am, on Saturday, June 29 police attended a home on Johnston Street, Casino, following reports of a concern for welfare.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District arrived and rendered first aid to a woman - believed to be aged in her 40s - suffering head injuries; however, she died at the scene.
A 31-year-old man - who police will allege was known to the woman - was arrested at the home and taken to Lismore Police Station, where he has now been charged with one count of murder.
The woman, who is believed to be aged in her 40s, has not yet been formally identified.
A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from Tweed/Byron Police District will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident - including all aspects of the response from NSW Police.
That investigation will be subject to an independent review.
Officers from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad are assisting officers from Richmond Police District in their investigations into the woman's death.
The Casino man has been refused bail before his appearance in Lismore Bail Court tomorrow (Sunday 30 June 2024).
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
