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Body of dead man found on Brighton street corner

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source : the age

Police are investigating the mysterious death of a man whose body was discovered on the street by a passerby in Melbourne’s south-east on Tuesday.

Police officers have have closed off a Brighton Street where a man’s body was found.Jason South

The deceased man was found on a nature strip in Cochrane Street, Brighton, about 7.10am.

Police have blocked off roads at the corner of Cochrane and Rooding streets, and erected several canvas tents while they investigate. The SES is also at the scene.

Police said the man was found fully clothed and had no visible injuries or blood on his body.

A Brighton resident, who asked not to be named, said it wasn’t the type of area where a dead body would be found.

The circumstances surrounding the man’s death are currently unknown.

A crime scene has been established.

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