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Man found dead in Melbourne park had suffered burns, police say

Man found dead in Melbourne park had suffered burns, police say
ABC Australia Tuesday 09 June 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
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Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in parkland in Melbourne's east on Tuesday evening. The man appeared to have suffered burns and his body was found by a passer-by near Chaim Court in Donvale, about 4:20pm. Victoria Police said the man had yet to be identified.

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in parkland in Melbourne's east on Tuesday evening. The man appeared to have suffered burns and his body was found by a passer-by near Chaim Court in Donvale, about 4:20pm. Victoria Police said the man had yet to be identified. The circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be determined. Police said the man was of no fixed address and appeared to have been sleeping rough in the area. The investigation into his death is ongoing. Police have asked anyone who may have seen the man in the area or knows his identity to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
Melbourne (LOCATION) Chaim Court (ORG) Donvale (LOCATION) CrimeStoppers (ORG)
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