Police have commenced a homicide investigation following a 58-year-old man being located deceased at Clayfield overnight, June 26.
Emergency services were called to an Oriel Road address around 8:15pm following reports of a man sustaining critical injuries.
Upon arrival, officers located the 58-year-old Clayfield man deceased at the property, as well as a large group of teenagers.
Officers also located a 15-year-old Clayfield boy nearby in Barlow Street and took him into custody. The boy and teenagers are assisting police with their enquiries.
A crime scene was declared at the address, and investigations into the man's death are ongoing.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, to come forward.
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.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
