A man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found in Geelong this week.
A community member alerted emergency services to the body of a 49-year-old Springvale woman located at Eastern Beach Pavilion at about 11.25am on 28 January.
A 53-year-old man, who is of no fixed address, was arrested and interviewed in relation to the woman’s death and has sinced been charged with one count of murder.
Homicide Squad detectives believe the people involved are known to one another, and the man will appear at the Geelong Magistrates Court today.
A Victoria Police spokesperson told the Independent that emergency services remained at the scene for most of the day, with Homicide Squad detectives later arriving at the scene.
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson told the Independent that Advanced Life Support paramedics also responded to the scene.
City of Greater Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie said she was sad to hear of the woman’s death and that council would continue to assist authorities with their investigations.
“The lifeguards responded quickly and immediately notified emergency services,” she said.
“City officers are reviewing the CCTV footage, and we are assisting Victoria Police with their investigations.
“I want to praise the first responders for their prompt efforts in this tragic situation, and also recognise the community member who alerted the lifeguards.”
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at crimestoppersvic.com.au or on 1800 333 000.
