Paul Waylen, 86, identified as elderly man found dead on Cowes property on Phillip Island, Victoria
An elderly man found dead on his property on Phillip Island, Victoria has been identified as a respected and active member of the local community.
Paul Waylen, 86, was found dead by garden workers at his home on the corner of Church St and Justice Rd, Cowes on Monday morning.
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Waylen’s son remains under police guard in hospital after he was found with self-inflicted wounds 2km away.
“We’re very keen to speak to the 55-year-old in the hope that he can provide some clarity to us,” Thomas said.
One local told 7NEWS Waylen’s death was a “shock” to the close-knit coastal town.
“It’s a real community area, anything like this sort of shakes the area up,” tradesman Shaun Rogan said.
Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said police were still awaiting post-mortem results to determine Waylen’s cause of death.
“That will obviously help us piece together what’s gone on,” he said.
Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published on 7NEWS
