A 37-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a man in Hamilton's Frankton suburb overnight.
Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler said emergency services were called to a property on Campbell Street following reports of someone being injured shortly after 4am.
"Officers found a man with critical injuries, but despite immediate medical attention, the victim died at the scene."
A 37-year-old man was arrested at the address and police were not seeking anyone else in connection with the death.
Charges were being considered.
"A scene guard remains in place and a forensic examination of the property will begin this morning," said Ambler.
Residents could expect to see a visible police presence in the area while the investigation continued.
“We know this will be unsettling for the community, but I want to reassure residents that dedicated investigators are working to determine exactly what has occurred and why," he said.
St John has been contacted for comment.
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