Woman's body found on St Kilda beach

A woman's body has been found near St Kilda Pier in Melbourne's south-east.

Emergency services were called to the popular beachside area about 7.30am today.

The woman is yet to be identified.

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A crime scene has been established and police are now investigating.

The circumstances surrounding the woman's death are yet to be established.

More to come.

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