Man with burn injuries found dead in Melbourne park
A man's body was discovered in a Donvale park in Melbourne's east on Tuesday evening with apparent burn injuries. The deceased has not yet been identified and was believed to be experiencing homelessness. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death and seeking public assistance to identify him.
Victoria Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near Chaim Court in Donvale around 4:20pm on Tuesday. The man appeared to have suffered burns and was discovered by a passer-by. According to police, the deceased was of no fixed address and appeared to have been sleeping rough in the area. The circumstances surrounding his death remain undetermined at this stage. Authorities have not yet identified the man and are appealing to the public for information about his identity or any sightings in the area, with people encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers.
What's missing
The specific cause of the burns and whether they are suspected to be accidental, self-inflicted, or the result of foul play have not been disclosed. The timeline of when the man was last seen alive is also not provided.
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- ABC AustraliaCenter
Man found dead in Melbourne park had suffered burns, police say
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