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Police investigating after body found in Alice Springs

A body has been found east of Alice Springs, sparking a police investigation. Read the details.

The body was found near Undoolya Rd. Picture: Gera Kazakov
The body was found near Undoolya Rd. Picture: Gera Kazakov

NT Police confirmed they are investigating after a body was found east of Alice Springs on Saturday afternoon.

In a statement released late on Saturday evening, police said they responded to reports of a man’s body found on a track near Undooyla Rd about 4.05pm.

The man is yet to be identified and the cause of death is yet unknown.

Southern Watch Commander Senior Sergeant Andrew Dunne spoke to this masthead on Sunday morning and said the death was being handled by the crime squad.

The crime scene remains open, he said.

NT Police have urged anyone with information to call 131 444.

More to come.

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