Woman dies after alleged attack by partner
A woman has died four days after she was allegedly assaulted by her partner at Bourke in north-west NSW.
The 38-year-old woman was with friends on Tuesday night when her 44-year-old partner allegedly assaulted her, breaking her leg.
She was taken to Bourke Hospital before being transferred to Dubbo Base Hospital where she died on Saturday.
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Her partner has been charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm, however this may be upgraded when police receive the results of a post-mortem examination.
The man has been remanded in custody and is due to re-appear in court on January 5.
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