Man's body found outside surf club on Darwin beach
The body of a partially-clothed man has been found at a popular Darwin beach.
A man made the grim discovery while walking his dog on Casuarina Beach, near the Darwin Surf Life Saving Club, early this morning.
Detectives and forensics experts examine the crime scene on Casuarina Beach this morning. 9News
It's believed the man died relatively recently. 9News
The man has yet to be identified but authorities say he is of Aboriginal descent and aged between 35 and 40.
The beach has been cordoned off by investigators, with the public told to avoid the area as police comb an extensive crime scene.
A police drone is flying overhead scanning for clues, while detectives and forensics teams examine the scene on the ground.
It's too early to tell exactly how long the man's body has been there or whether his death is suspicious, Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Sonia Kennon told a press conference this morning.
However, it's believed he died relatively recently.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Sonia Kennon said it was too early to say if the man met with foul play. 9News
Investigators are scouring an extensive crime scene. 9News
The man was "only partially clothed" when he was discovered, Detective Kennon said.
The only witness police have spoken to at this stage is the dog walker who discovered the body.
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services are calling on anyone who was on the beach early this morning or late last night who may have information into the incident to contact police.
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