Homicide squad investigates after body found in Carlton apartment
A person was found dead in a Carlton apartment early Saturday. A 60-year-old man was arrested nearby.
Emergency services were called to an apartment on Cardigan St in Carlton at 1:45am on Saturday. Police found a person dead inside.
The person has not yet been formally identified. A 60-year-old man was arrested nearby.
He is helping police with their questions. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death.
Forensic officers examined the scene. Heavy police presence remained on the street.
The apartment complex reportedly contains both public and private housing.
- 1:45am on Saturday
- Time of call
- Cardigan Street, Carlton
- Location
- 60-year-old man
- Suspect arrested
- Homicide Squad detectives
- Agency investigating
Why it mattersA death and arrest in a residential area raise questions about safety in inner-city housing.
AustraliaThis incident affects residents of Carlton and raises concerns about crime in Melbourne's inner north, with police investigating what led to the death.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au·smh.com.au
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