Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a man’s body at Cessnock.

Police were called to the Cessnock Waste Management Centre on Old Maitland Road just after 5.00pm on Sunday where they found an injured 54-year-old man.

He sadly died at the scene.

Anyone who many have been in the area at the time who can assist police with their inquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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