Homicide detectives are currently looking into a suspicious death in the southern suburbs of Perth. A man, believed to be in his 60s, was discovered unresponsive in the parking area of the Local House Bar and Grill in Cockburn Central late on Friday night.
CCTV footage shows a group of unidentified individuals congregating around the man, who was found on the ground with serious head injuries. Emergency services were alerted around 11.40 PM, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
In response, homicide squad detectives cordoned off Argong Chase for further investigation. The Local House Bar and Grill, which had been recently refurbished and is a popular destination among local residents, was closed at the time of the incident.
A manager at the venue indicated that the events surrounding the man’s death appeared to be isolated to the carpark area. Authorities are urging anyone who may have information regarding the incident to reach out to the police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000, as they seek to bring clarity to this troubling case.