Homicide investigation launched in Hamilton

Please attribute to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth:   Hamilton Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man at a Vernall Street address.   Emergency services were called to the address around 5:10pm yesterday following reports of an altercation.   Despite efforts from medical personnel, a 37-year-old man at the address was unable to be revived and died at the scene.   A homicide investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances of his death.     A scene guard was in place overnight and the scene will be examined in the coming days.   ENDS   Issued by Police Media Centre.