A man has been charged following the death of another man at Springvale near Wagga Wagga earlier today.

About 12.20pm (Tuesday 26 May 2015), emergency services were called to a home on Springvale Drive after reports a man had been injured at the property.

Officers attached to Wagga Wagga Local Area Command arrived to find the body of an 83-year-old man who appeared to have suffered severe head injuries.

A crime scene was established at the home, which was examined by forensic specialists and detectives.

Following further inquiries a 48-year-old man was arrested at Cootamundra Railway Station shortly before 3pm, with assistance from Cootamundra Police.

After being taken to Cootamundra Police Station, officers attached to Strike Force Cliffbrooke continued with their inquiries into the incident. The two men were known to each other.

The man was later charged with murder.

He has been refused bail to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court tomorrow (Wednesday 27 May 2015).