PNG, Australian officials investigate murder of Aussie man

Updated September 22, 2008 21:04:57


Papua New Guinea police and Australian officials are investigating the murder of an expatriate man in Port Moresby at the weekend.

The 52 year old Victorian was found dead in his apartment near the city centre on Saturday.

A spokesman from the Department of Foreign Affairs says details of the death will not be released publicly and the Australian High Commission is working to assist local police.

The man's employer in Port Moresby is in contact with the family and assisting the repatriation of the man's body.

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