AU- Police at scene of suspicious death

1-14-2009 Australia:

POLICE are at the scene of what they are saying is a “suspicious death” on the corner of Ward Street and France Street in Mandurah.

A 68-year-old man was found dead in his house this morning.

A friend raised the alarm and detectives and forensic police have been combing the area for more than an hour.

Inspector Pete Branchi said it “could be hours” before police have any new information on the death.

The dead man, who is believed to be a child sex offender, has had his house set alight in the past and has been the target of vigilantes in the area according to neighbours. ..News Source.. by KATE HEDLEY