Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man at Innisfail overnight.
Shortly after 4am, a member of the public called police to a park on Fitzgerald Esplanade where a 66-year-old Innisfail man was located deceased with a significant leg injury.
Police established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Late this morning a man was taken into custody and is currently assisting investigators with their inquiries.
Police are attempting to establish how the men are connected, however, it is not believed to be a random attack.
Police wish to speak with anyone who has knowledge of this incident or anyone who may have recorded dash cam or CCTV footage the hours leading up to 4am along Fitzgerald Esplanade to come forward.
