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VICTORIA Police have confirmed a man died at the Opal Australian Paper Mill in Maryvale last night.
It is alleged a man, alongside another man and woman broke into the mill grounds attempting to steal copper.
Emergency services were called to the mill at 12.20am on Thursday, December 21.
Police believe the trio broke into the mill’s grounds but were quickly confronted by Opal’s staff on duty.
It is understood that staff attempted to detain the three, with a man and the woman fleeing, while the other man was apprehended.
The detained man has not yet been formally identified, but reportedly died at the scene of the incident.
The woman remains on the run while the other man is assisting with enquiries.
The investigation into the death and alleged theft attempt is ongoing.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad will also attend the scene.
More to come.
