Arrest following the death of a man in Rosedale

Police have arrested a man following a fatal assault in Rosedale yesterday evening, Victoria Police say.

Investigators have been told a man was seen allegedly assaulting another man on Hood Street, near the Princes Highway, just before 10pm.

A 43-year-old man was located lying on the road and was flown to Melbourne with serious head injuries but died this morning.

Detectives arrested a 37-year-old man who is currently in custody and assisting police with their enquiries.

Police believe both parties are known to each other.

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