Homicide investigation into death of a man in Hampton East street

Homicide police are investigating after an injured man who later died was found on the side of the road in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs on Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Hampton East, 14 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, about 12.30pm and found the 46-year-old man with upper body injuries.

They performed CPR but were unable to revive him, with a crime scene set up at the corner of Little Avenue and Widdop Crescent.

Police confirmed that after an initial inspection, the homicide squad would lead the investigation.

The dead man was a resident of nearby Hampton, an affluent suburb that neighbours Brighton and Sandringham.

Police urged anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Last month, a 17-year-old was arrested after allegedly stealing a car from Hampton East and leading police on a late-night chase along major freeways that ended in Albert Park.

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