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Assault in Cheltenham leads to fatality

A 28 year old man has been arrested following a fatal assault in Cheltenham on the evening of Tuesday 16 December.

Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a man being allegedly seriously assaulted at a Warrigal Road address before 10pm.

A 27 year old Berwick man was declared deceased at the scene.

According to investigators, the two men were known to each other.

A crime scene has been established and Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The alleged culprit was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

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