A Sunbury man has died following an altercation in Timmins Street, Sunbury on Saturday, September 9.
Police said they attended the address following a report of a physical dispute between two men about 11.30pm.
A 58-year-old Sunbury man was arrested and initially taken to Broadmeadows police station. He was subsequently to hospital as he became unresponsive and died on September 12.
A 27-year-old Sunbury man was also arrested shortly after the incident and had sustained minor facial injuries. He was interviewed by police before being released pending further inquiries.
Police said the parties involved were known to each other and homicide squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the man’s death.
Officers from Professional Standard Command will have oversight of the investigation as the man had been in police custody.
Details: 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au