Police have launched an investigation following the death of a man at Springvale near Wagga Wagga.

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 has been established at the home, which will be examined by forensic specialists and detectives.

A section of Springvale Road, between Plumpton Road and Featherwood Road, is currently closed while emergency services continue their inquiries at the scene.

Local residents are therefore advised to avoid the area for the time being.

Detectives would now like to speak with a man who may be able to assist in the investigation.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late 40s, about 178cm tall, with short grey hair and a receding hairline.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a brown-coloured woollen jumper, striped grey t-shirt, and glasses.

Anyone who sees the man is urged not to approach him, but contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

While the investigation remains in its early stages; the death is being treated as suspicious.