Geelong: Man arrested after woman’s body found at Eastern Beach
A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found at a beach south-west of Melbourne.
A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found at a beach south-west of Melbourne.
The 49-year-old Springvale woman was found on the sand, near the children’s pool at Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong around 11.25am on Wednesday.
Tragically, it was a member of the public who made the discovery and alerted lifeguards, who then attempted CPR on the woman but were unable to revive her.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The Geelong Advertiser reported the beach was closed off as detectives scoured the area and had located personal items including a suitcase and trolley.
Later on Wednesday afternoon, a 53-year-old man was later arrested in Geelong’s CBD.
“Detectives believe the people involved are known to one another,” a Victoria Police statement read.
The man, who is of no fixed address, will be interviewed in relation to the woman’s death.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
