Human remains found in search for missing Sunbury man, male suspect arrested by police
A man has been arrested after human remains were discovered in relation to the disappearance of a Victorian man.
Sunbury man Joshua Bishop, 23, had been missing for a month after last being seen by his housemates about 9.30pm on May 27.
He was reported missing two days later.
On Saturday, police executed a search warrant at a home in Erinbank Crescent in Westmeadows where they found human remains.
The human remains have not yet been identified but police believe they may belong to Mr Bishop.
Detectives arrested a 27-year-old man at the scene and he is expected to face questioning on the remains.
The Missing Persons Squad is leading the investigation, which remains ongoing.
Anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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