WA news LIVE: Man taken into custody after person found dead in Perth home

WA Police have confirmed a man has been found dead at a home in Perth’s southern suburbs following reports of a serious incident on Thursday afternoon, and another man has been taken into custody.

Around 2.20pm, police were called to a residence along Nye Way in Orelia. A number of officers attended the scene, including detectives and forensic specialists.

A man was found dead inside the home and a second man – known to the deceased – was also found inside and has been taken into custody.

He is assisting police with inquiries.

The investigation, led by officers from the Homicide Squad, remains ongoing at this time.

No further details are available.

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