Man stabbed to death in Cairns

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was stabbed to death in Cairns in Far North Queensland this morning.

Police say the man was found with stab wounds at a home in Bayview Heights at 3am (AEST).

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A man in his 60s, who police say is known to the victim, is assisting police with their investigations.

The man's death is being treated as a homicide and a crime scene has been established at the home.

Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

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