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Maffra man faces court over Sale homicide after man’s body found at York St home

A Maffra man charged with murder has faced court for the first time after a body was discovered at a Gippsland home.

A Maffra man has been arrested following the discovery of a man’s body in Sale on July 14.
A Maffra man has been arrested following the discovery of a man’s body in Sale on July 14.

A Maffra man faced Sale Magistrates’ Court on Monday after he was charged with murder following the discovery of a man’s body at a Gippsland property.

Matthew James Wain, 53, was arrested in Sale about 9.40am on Saturday morning.

He is facing one charge of murder after it is alleged he killed a 50-year-old Sale man.

He will remain in custody until November when he will reappear in Sale Magistrates’ Court.

It is understood the alleged victim was found with fatal injuries at a home in York St about 4.30pm on July 14.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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