Police arrest man after Dandenong death

Detectives from the Homicide Squad have today arrested a man in relation to the death of a man in Dandenong in July.

Police executed a search warrant at a property in Meadow Heights early this morning.

A 27-year-old Meadow Heights man has been charged with murder.

He has also been charged with intentionally cause injury in relation to a separate victim.

He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 11 February, 2022.

The charge follows a fire at an apartment building on 9 July where a 27-year-old Dandenong man was discovered deceased at the scene.

Emergency services were called following reports of the fire about 8.15am.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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