Man arrested after body found in apartment stairwell

One man was found dead in the stairwell, while another man was found nearby with minor facial injuries.

A 42-year-old Box Hill man was arrested at the complex and taken to hospital under police guard.

Homicide squad detectives have launched an investigation and are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police believe the parties were known to each other.

Anyone with information about what happened or relevant footage has been asked to come forward.