Police investigating death of man in a house in Queens Park

HOMICIDE detectives are investigating after a man aged in his 60s was found dead at a house in Queens Park yesterday.

Police were called to the public housing property on Centre Street about 10.15am but arrived to find the victim already dead.

A man aged in his 30s, who is believed to be the victim’s son, was taken into custody by officers and was last night assisting with the investigation. It is understood he was under police guard in hospital.

Neighbours claim they heard yelling at the property just before midnight on Monday but did not realise anything was wrong until police cars swarmed the street the next day.

One neighbour, who did not want to be named, said loud arguments were not uncommon at the house.

The dead man is believed to have lived at the home since about 2005. His son has been staying there for about the past six weeks.

A neighbour said the pensioner mostly kept to himself but was friendly, even walking his dog for him.

Forensic investigators spent several hours examining the property for clues, including a Holden Commodore parked in the driveway that had blankets hung over the windows.

Police are still investigating the cause of the man’s death. No one has been charged.

The big crime scene is just 100m from St Norbert College on a busy main road.

Police had the road and home cordoned off yesterday.

In a message sent to parents, the school warned there would be disruptions and to avoid the closed section of street where possible.

“We have been informed that the closure may be in place for a number of days,” the message to parents read.

“We will endeavour to provide further information regarding this closure when it comes to hand.”

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestopperswa.com.au