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Man arrested following Geelong death

Homicide Squad detectives have arrested a man following the death of another man in Geelong last night.

Emergency services were first called to reports of an injured man in an upstairs accommodation room at a hotel on Brougham Street about 11.50pm.

An 82-year-old New Zealand national was located with critical injuries inside the property, where he died a short time later.

This afternoon, detectives arrested a 34-year-old Geelong man on Elizabeth Street in Melbourne’s CBD.

He is expected to be interviewed in relation to the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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