Homicide investigation, Ashmore

QPS Media on Feb 12, 2023 @ 2:42pm

Detectives have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a man was located at an Ashmore property this morning (February 12).

Police were called to a Lillian Crescent address at approximately 8.45am, to conduct a welfare check.

Upon arrival officers located a body, believed to be a 62-year-old man, in the backyard.

The property was immediately declared a crime scene.

Specialist scientific and forensic officers are in attendance conducting examinations.

A Mobile Police Facility has been deployed to the scene to assist investigations.

Police appeal to anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in the vicinity of Lillian Crescent overnight and this morning to come forward.

There is no further information available at this time.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2300254952

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