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By Isobel Roe

Ex-soldier accused of murdering former partner in Townsville

A 36-year-old former solider is accused of murdering his ex-partner in Townsville.

A former soldier has been remanded in custody, accused of murdering his former partner in her Townsville home.

Dane Andrew Pilcher, 36, allegedly stabbed the 32-year-old woman on Saturday night at her unit in Idalia.

Police said he faced a bedside hearing at the Townsville Hospital yesterday after injuring himself in the incident.

The matter is due to return to court in November.

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