Man’s body found in front of school in Sydney’s east

Detectives have launched an investigation into the death of a man whose body was discovered near school grounds on Monday morning.

Police have appealed to the public for assistance after a man’s body was found in Coogee. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered near a school in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Emergency services were called to Coogee Bay Rd in Coogee about 7.45am on Monday after they received reports a body had been found.

Police said about 8.30am the man was yet to be formally identified.

NCA NewsWire understand the death is no longer being treated as suspicious, but police investigations continue.

A man’s body was found near school grounds in Coogee on Monday morning. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Police are investigating the man’s death. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Eastern Beaches Police Area Command have cordoned off a unit block as they continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

Police have urged anyone who may have information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Coogee Bay Rd is a busy thoroughfare that runs down to the popular Coogee Beach, about 7.5km from Sydney’s city centre.

Originally published as Man’s body found in front of school in Sydney’s east