Body of man discovered by wife in backyard of suburban home

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Miranda yesterday.

About 7pm (Monday 31 August 2015), emergency services were called to a home on Burrinjuck Avenue after a man was discovered in the backyard of his home deceased.

The man, aged 54, was located by his wife, and appeared to have injuries to his upper body.

Police established a crime scene at the home while detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

At this stage police are treating the death as suspicious.