HOMICIDE Squad detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Hastings man in Frankston on Friday 11 December (‘Intruder killed chasing woman’, The Times 14/12/15).
Police were told a woman disturbed a burglar at her house in Cassia Grove, Frankston, about 1.30pm. It is alleged the burglar assaulted the woman and, when her neighbour came to her aid, there was an altercation. The 44-year-old man died at the scene.
The 33-year-old woman was taken to The Alfred hospital with head injuries.
The 42-year-old neighbour assisted police with their investigation after the incident and was released pending further inquiries.
Police confirmed that the dead man had never lived at the house and had no association with the woman.
They are still trying to establish whether the dead man had any connection with previous occupants. “There is a possibility this was a random burglary, not targeted at this occupant or previous occupants,” Sergeant Sharon Darcy, of police media, said.
“Speculation in relation to the cause of death is premature and should be tempered until the full facts are understood. The investigation remains active and ongoing.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000, or to send a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au
