Police are investigating the sudden death of a man, who was located deceased on Pardoe Road, East Devonport, this morning.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 6am, where a man was located deceased on the side of the road, near a vehicle.

Police including officers from CIB, Forensics and Uniform are on the scene and conducting examinations into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

Another man has been taken into custody to assist police in carrying out their investigations.

Anyone with information that may help the investigation should call Devonport Police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or crimestopperstas.com.au