Cairns Detectives are investigating following the suspicious death of a man at Mooroobool today, December 9.
Officers were initially called to a Lotus Place address around 1.40pm where they located the deceased 76-year-old local man.
A 51-year-old man was located at a Whitfield residence a short time later and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Crime scenes have been declared at the Lotus Place and Whitfield addresses, and a motor vehicle has also been seized.
There is no further information at this time.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or may have any information that may assist their inquiries to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
