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Man charged with murder after West End death
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Police have charged a man with murder over the death of a 50-year-old West End resident, who was found with fatal injuries in his home at the weekend.
Police were called about 4.30am on Saturday to a Ryan Street apartment, where they found a 50-year-old man unresponsive with critical injuries.
The man was treated, but succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Police arrested a 32-year-old Fortitude Valley Man last night — who they suspected was known to the residents of the West End property — and charged him with murder.
The 32-year-old was expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
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