General News
16 March, 2026
Body found in Jung
Victoria Police have established a crime scene in Jung while detectives work to determine the cause of death.
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man’s body was found near the Henty Highway at Jung on Monday, March 16.
Emergency services were called to reports of a man’s body located on the eastern side of the Henty Highway near Finlayson Road about 9.15am.
The man has not yet been formally identified, but appears to be about 60 years old.
The cause of death is yet to be determined, but it is being treated as suspicious at this stage.
Investigations are ongoing, and a crime scene is in place.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Earlier: Victoria Police are investigating after a man's body was found in Jung this morning. Emergency services attended the scene at about 9.15am today, after reports of a dead body on Henty Highway.
The man is yet to be identified, as investigations are ongoing and a crime scene is in place.
Police are requesting that the community contact Crimestoppers if they witnessed the incident or have dashcam or CCTV footage.
People can contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.