Homicide squad probe after man found dead at home in Mitchell St, Glenroy

A man aged in his 20s has been found dead at a home in Melbourne’s north, with homicide detectives at the scene.

Police at the scene on Monday. Picture: David Caird

A man has been found dead at a home in Glenroy in the early hours of Monday morning with homicide detectives leading the investigation into his death.

Police attended a house on Mitchell St at around 4.40am to conduct a welfare check when they located the body of a man aged in his 20s.

Police tape cut off access to a set of three townhouses in the quiet suburban street, with police forensic units seen entering and exiting the front most home.

The home was completely shuttered off with the blind on every single windows appearing to be drawn.

The body of a man was found in a house on on Mitchell St in Glenroy. Picture: David Caird

Police were seen examining cardboard boxes in the backyard on the home. Picture: David Caird

Shocked onlookers at the scene on Monday. Picture: David Caird

Most of the forensic activity appeared to be in the courtyard of the home, with police coming in and out of the gated area and the flash of cameras seen from the street.

Forensic teams were observed closely examining what looked like cardboard boxes in the backyard of the residence

A neighbour mentioned that the couple often walked three large dogs together, and these dogs also appeared to be absent from the property.

There is little else known at this early stage of the investigation and a manner of death has not been revealed.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their inquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Homicide squad probe after man found dead at home in Mitchell St, Glenroy