February 25, 2014

A manslaughter charge laid following the death of Kingaroy resident Shaun Miles in May last year was mentioned briefly again yesterday in Brisbane Magistrates Court.

Paul Sutton, 41, from Sutherland in NSW, was charged in October last year after a long investigation by police into the death of Mr Miles, whose body was found on the corner of Fisher and Alford streets on May 24.

The case has been listed for mention again on March 17. Sutton’s bail was continued.

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A charge of attempted murder was mentioned briefly in Kingaroy District Court yesterday.

Kay Te Atarangi Lyons,  54, from Wattle Camp had been committed to appear however defence barrister Don MacKenzie requested an adjournment as he was awaiting the results of a psychiatric assessment of his client.

The charge was adjourned to April 7.

Police have alleged Lyons struck her husband David with a hammer.