Body located following fire at Mount Pleasant house

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Emergency services were called to the Kenworthy Place property about 8am and discovered the fire.

The fire was extinguished and a search of the property uncovered the deceased person inside.

The deceased is yet to be formally identified. A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.

The exact cause of death remains unknown at this stage however the death is being treated as suspicious.

Homicide Squad is currently enroute to the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.