Bentleigh East, Melbourne: Man found dead and woman left fighting for life after ‘physical altercation’ at a home

  • Man found dead and woman fighting for her life
  • Man arrested and assists police with investigation

A man has been found dead and a woman is fighting for her life after a suspected fight in a house.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said a physical altercation occurred between two men and a woman in Bentleigh East, in Melbourne’s south-east, at around 8pm on Saturday evening.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody.

He is currently assisting the police with their investigation.

β€œIt is believed all parties know each other,” the Victoria Police spokesman said.

The seriously injured woman was rushed to hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said a physical altercation occurred between two men and a woman at Bentleigh East in Melbourne’s south-east at 8pm on Saturday (stock photo)