A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in a house fire in Belconnen in May.

About 6:40am on 18 May (2026), police and emergency services were called to a fire at Osborne Place in Belconnen.

On arrival, 46-year-old Kylee McHugh (who was the resident of the unit) was located inside. She was declared deceased at the scene.

Following an extensive investigation by ACT Homicide Squad Detectives, a 27-year-old man was arrested yesterday in relation to this incident.

Police will allege he murdered Ms McHugh and then set the residence on fire.

He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with murder and arson.

Detectives believe there are people within the community who have information regarding Kylee’s murder.

Anyone who has information that can assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8389127. Information can be provided anonymously.

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