Man found dead with significant head injuries in Kingston garage

A man found dead in a garage south of Brisbane had suffered facial injuries so severe that police are yet to identify him.

A man found dead in a Logan garage had suffered facial injuries so severe that he was unrecognisable.

Police have launched a murder investigation into the death, after the 48-year-old man was located with significant head injuries in the garage of an Augustus Street home at Kingston Sunday night. He died at the scene.

It has been confirmed the man was staying at the Kingston address.

Police at the Augustus Street home in Kingston where the body of a man was found. Picture: Samantha Scott

While police originally believed the man had been shot, they now believe he was bashed to death.

It is understood police are yet to formally identify the man because of the injuries to his face and head, and the amount of blood at the crime scene.

Police are also investigating the possibility of a blunt object being used.

A crime scene has been declared and investigations are ongoing. No charges have been laid.

A 35-year-old man, who is in hospital, and a 57-year-old Kingston woman are assisting police with their inquiries.