DNA in relation to torture case delayed until August

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DNA statements linked to an alleged torture, assault and robbery of a 40-year-old woman in South Mackay won't be available until August.

Matthew James Lester, Tracey Nadine Hart, Kylie Ann Graham and Laana Shanae Hall are co-accused in relation to the alleged incident on January 15.

All four are charged with torture, deprivation of liberty, assault occasioning bodily harm, two counts of robbery in company with violence and the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

Hart and Lester and also charged with arson, and Lester is further charged with administering poison with intent to harm.

Magistrate Damien Dwyer said prosecution was "not clear" on when the brief of evidence, not including the DNA statements, would be available.

Prosecution had indicated the material should be available in June, the Mackay Magistrates Court was told.

Mr Dwyer adjourned the matters to May 1 so a date could be provided.

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DNA in relation to torture case delayed until August