Domestic violence murder charge following woman's death

The body of a 28-year-old woman was found inside a home in Ipswich. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found stabbed dead inside a Queensland home.

Officers attended the Leichhardt address in Ipswich about 9.15am on Monday to conduct a welfare check after a being contacted by a concerned relative of the victim.

Detective Acting Superintendent Garry Watts said the woman had suffered "multiple stab wounds" and officers were confronted by a "very traumatic" scene.

Police will allege the 28-year-old's de-facto partner fled the home before they arrived and was tracked in his Toyota sedan by helicopter before being stopped with tyre deflation devices at Peak Crossing, about an hour after the attack was discovered.

Supt Watts said the 36-year-old surrendered and was arrested where his car came to a stop.

He was charged on Monday afternoon with murder (domestic violence offence) and the dangerous operation of a vehicle and is expected to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Police earlier said they and the SES were searching Wyaralong Dam for a knife they believe was used in the fatal assault.

Supt Watts said police had attended the Leichhardt residence in the past week but there were no domestic or family violence orders between the pair.

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