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Autistic teens 'found naked and malnourished in locked room' after man's death

Two teens have reportedly been found malnourished in the home of a dead man in Brisbane’s north.

A Queensland Police spokesman told Yahoo News Australia officers were called to a Stafford home on Wednesday about 7.30am.

It followed the discovery of the body of a man aged 49.

A forensic police officer stands at a fence outside a Stafford home.
Police have found the body of a dead 49-year-old man at a home in Stafford. Source: Nine News

“His death isn’t believed to be suspicious but we’re awaiting the results of a post mortem,” he said.

Two teens were also found in the home.

The pair, both males aged 17 and 19, were reportedly found naked, malnourished and locked in a room, according to Nine News.

Both have autism and have been hospitalised, 7News reported.

A police officer steps out of a Stafford home.
It’s not believed the teens had anything to do with the man’s death, police said. Source: Nine News

They were related to the 49-year-old. Queensland Police wouldn’t comment on their conditions.

Nine News understands they were only found after officers heard noises coming from the bedroom.

It’s not believed they have anything to do with the man’s death, police said.

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