Sunshine Coast Detective Inspector Chris Toohey mentioned the person was discovered with extreme facial accidents and mendacity face up on a boardwalk path.
The facial accidents are in line with an assault, police say.
Bystanders referred to as for assist, nevertheless the person died on the scene.
“We imagine he was out this morning having a stroll when these tragic circumstances occurred,” Toohey mentioned.
A 27-year-old man is in custody and is aiding police with their enquiries. Thus far no fees have been laid.
The person was situated by officers inside 100 metres of the crime scene after circumstances introduced him to the eye of police, Toohey mentioned.
The 2 usually are not believed to be recognized to one another.
A criminal offense scene has been established and police have now launched a murder investigation.
Toohey mentioned police weren’t but ready to touch upon whether or not a weapon could have been used within the alleged assault.
“Investigators are down on the scene, forensically analyzing every part down there. We’ll have a greater understanding of what is occurred in a while within the day,” Toohey mentioned.
