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'I have just bashed your neighbour to death': Man’s body found in Melbourne backyard


A man’s body has been found in the backyard of a home in Melbourne’s southwest.

Emergency services were called to an address in Wyndham Vale about 8.50pm on Sunday and found the body in the backyard.

Witnesses reported seeing a man walking from the property in question before approaching a neighbour’s door where a young woman answered.

It’s alleged he told her: “I’ve just bashed your neighbour to death”.

Police have arrested two men after a body was found at a home in Wyndham Vale. Source: 7 News
Police have arrested two men after a body was found at a home in Wyndham Vale. Source: 7 News

She raised alarm and notified police, who arrived at the scene and arrested the man.

A second man has also been arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Police remain on the scene where a crime scene has been formed.

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