The body remained at the scene into the afternoon, sheltered by a clump of trees, just metres from a lawn mower, presumably abandoned by the council worker. Hours after the body was found, forensic technicians were still methodically combing through the scene. A large police presence remains at the scene, near a playground in the reserve. Large sections of the park including the playground have been taped off by detectives. The body was found by a council worker who had been mowing the grass. Credit:TNV

Police issued an appeal for motorists with dash-cam footage from the area between late Tuesday and Wednesday morning to come forward. A woman who approached the police tape and told an officer she'd been walking her dogs in the park that morning was quickly ushered through to speak with detectives. One local man said he often came to the park to enjoy his lunch in peace. He said it was usually filled with mothers and children playing on the playground equipment. Earlier, Detective Superintendent David Waddell told reporters at Eastwood police station that the victim had yet to be identified, although he confirmed the person was clothed when found. Loading Replay Replay video Play video Play video

He said police had established a crime scene and the homicide squad was investigating. "The body [was] found in a park near a main road and we don't have a cause of death so, at this stage, definitely suspicious," Superintendent Waddell said. While there are reports of 30-metre drag marks near the body, he said he could not confirm that as the investigation was in "very early stages". Forensic police are examining the park in Hunters Hill. Credit:Peter Braig Superintendent Waddell also said he could not confirm whether there had been an attempt to cover the body, nor what sort of injuries the person had.