NSW police found a dead man at an Eschol Park property in Sydney after a suspected dog attack.
Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A young man has died after a suspected dog attack at a rural property, as police begin an investigation.
Authorities were alerted to the discovery of the 23-year-old’s body at a rural property in Sydney’s south-west on Wednesday.
Police found the body with what they described as significant injuries and established a crime scene.
Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email“Initial inquiries indicate the man may have been attacked by animals prior to his death,” New South Wales police said in a statement.
About eight dogs lived at the Eschol Park property, according to Sydney radio station 2GB.
None of those animals were registered or microchipped, it was reported.
Campbelltown City detectives launched an investigation into the man’s death. skip past newsletter promotion after newsletter promotion Their inquiries remain ongoing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
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