General News
17 March, 2026
Arrest in Horsham CBD connected to death in Jung
A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the death of a man in Jung on Monday, March 16.
Emergency services were called to reports of a man’s body located off the Henty Highway near Finlayson Road about 9.15am.
The deceased man, believed to be approximately 60 years old, had yet to be formally identified, and the cause of his death was yet to be determined, but was being treated as suspicious.
On Monday evening, police were notified of a man behaving erratically on Firebrace Street in Horsham around 8.30pm.
Officers negotiated with the man who was armed with a knife before he was arrested about 11pm.
The 49-year-old Minyip man was transported to the hospital and was expected to be interviewed by Homicide Squad detectives at a later stage.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.