Body found at Mt Cottrell

UPDATE

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a body was discovered in Mt CottrellĀ on Thursday afternoon.

The body was located on the bank of a creek near Dukelows Road, by members of the community who were walking in the area, shortly before 3pm.

Further forensic examination today has determined that the man whose body was located in Mt Cottrell yesterday afternoon is of Asian descent.

A post mortem was conducted overnight however the identity of the man remains unknown.

It is believed the man may have been aged in his 20s.

Detectives are treating the death as suspicious.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.