Gympie police investigate woman dying from stab wound at Cooloola Cove
Queensland police have declared a crime scene after a woman died from a stab wound overnight.
The Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating the woman's death.
Police and paramedics were called to Creekside Esplanade in Cooloola Cove near Tin Can Bay, north-east of Gympie, about 7:30pm on Sunday following reports that a woman in her 50s had sustained a stab wound.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics but died from her injuries.
A man in his 50s is assisting police with their inquiries.
Police have confirmed the man and woman were known to each other.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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