Man's body found in Melbourne backyard

Homicide squad detectives are investigating after a man's body was found in a backyard in Melbourne's south-east last night.

Emergency services were called to a property on Taurus Avenue in Dandenong North, where the body was found shortly after 8pm.

Investigators are treating the man's death as suspicious.

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