Man found dead in swamp in Melbourne's south-east

Police are investigating after a man’s body was found face down in a swamp at a housing estate in Melbourne’s south-east.

The body was found in parkland off Solar Close in Cranbourne East just before 2pm.

The man is yet to be formally identified and the circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be determined.

A significant crime scene is in place as investigators swarm the scene.

Police say they are yet to rule if the death was suspicious or not.

9News understands officers had been alerted about a missing person this morning.