Mambourin: Homicide investigation after body found in park on outskirts of Melbourne

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
The body was discovered in a park.
The body was discovered in a park. Credit: AAP

A crime scene has been established and investigations have begun after a body was found in a park on the outskirts of Melbourne on Tuesday.

Detectives from the homicide squad are investigating after the man’s body was located in Mambourin.

The body was located in a park near Elementary Road about 7.30am and is yet to be formally identified.

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The exact circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be determined but a man, who is believed to be known to the victim, is currently in custody assisting police with enquiries.

The investigation remains ongoing and police are keen to speak to anyone from the area who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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