Investigation underway after body found - Homebush West

Saturday, 10 May 2025 10:00:09 AM

An investigation is underway after a body was found in a residential property in Sydney’s west.

About 11.30pm yesterday (Friday 9 May 2025), emergency services were called to a home on Courallie Avenue, Homebush West, following reports of a concern for welfare.

On arrival, officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command located the body of a 65-year-old man in the home.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Auburn Police Station.

The two men are believed to be known to each other.

Police have established a crime scene which will be forensically examined.

Officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command, with the assistance from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, have commenced an investigation into the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident or a dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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