Update - Woman charged with murder at Port Lincoln

About 3.25pm on Thursday 19 June, police and emergency services were called to a Flinders Highway home after reports of a small fire.

When police entered the property, they located a man deceased inside the premises.

A 34-year-old Port Lincoln woman has been arrested at the scene and has been charged with the man’s murder. She has been refused police bail and may appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.

Detectives from Major Crime Investigation Branch and Forensic Response Section officers flew to the scene last night and are assisting local police with the investigation.

Police believe both the man and woman are known to each other and there are no community safety concerns.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

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