Murder charge laid after Shepparton North man’s death

He was charged with one count of murder later that day and will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

The charge comes after a man’s body was found in a Bindi St property in the Melbourne suburb of Glenroy at about 3pm on Sunday, 25 May.

The 67-year-old Shepparton North man had been fatally assaulted.

Police allege an altercation took place at the address earlier that morning, and the parties involved were known to each other.

Detectives from the Homicide Squad and Fugitive Squad conducted a significant search for 10 days to locate the Glenroy man.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their inquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au