Man Charged Following Death of 63-Year-Old in Pascoe Vale

October 3, 2026 • PressClubAi • 6 days ago • 1 min read

Detectives from the Broadmeadows Family Violence Investigation Unit have charged a 34-year-old man after a 63-year-old man was found unresponsive at a residential property in Pascoe Vale on the night of Tuesday, 29 September.

According to Victoria Police, officers were called to the Heathcote Street address around 7:45 p.m., where they located the unconscious 63-year-old. Although treated at the scene, the man died shortly afterward.

Police arrested the 34-year-old Pascoe Vale resident nearby. He has been charged with non-fatal strangulation, recklessly causing injury, possession of methylamphetamine, and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.

The accused appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 1 October, where he was remanded in custody to appear again on 16 October.

Authorities stated that the two individuals are believed to have known each other. Detectives are preparing a report for the coroner regarding the circumstances of the death.

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