By Daniella White and Nick Newling
Police are investigating after a man was found dead by a passerby in a western Sydney park on Saturday morning.
About 6.50am, emergency services were called to a park on Rawson Street, Auburn, following reports a man was unconscious.
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a park in Auburn on Saturday morning.Credit: Dion Georgopoulos
Officers attended the scene and performed CPR on the man – who is believed to be aged in his 30s - but he could not be revived.
Police established a crime scene and began inquiries into the circumstances of the incident.
Police said the man, who has not been formally identified, had suffered a head injury.
Acting Superintendent Mitchell Newton said the man was found by a member of the public who called triple zero.
Inspector Mitch Newton holds a press conference at Auburn police station.Credit: Dion Georgopoulos
“We are still trying to determine the cause of death and once that’s determined it will progress our investigation,” he said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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