Woman's body found in water by early morning jogger

An early morning jogger has made a grim discovery in Melbourne’s south.

A woman’s body was found by the water on Cole Street at Brighton about 7.20am on Monday, a Victoria Police spokesperson said in a statement.

A jogger found the body of a woman in the water in Brighton this morning. Source: Nine News
A jogger found the body of a woman in the water in Brighton this morning. Source: Nine News

“A passing jogger located the deceased woman in the water,” the spokesperson said.

“Police are investigating to determine whether the death is suspicious.”

The body was located near the end of Cole Street, close a a trail frequented by walkers. Source: Nine News
The body was located near the end of Cole Street, close a a trail frequented by walkers. Source: Nine News

Anyone with information is urged to come forward and speak to the police.

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