A body was found in the early hours of Sunday morning on avenue Ruchonnet, near Lausanne train station.
According to a photo published by the Blick newspaper, blood stains were visible on the pavement near where the body was found, and a police tent was set up at the scene.
Lausanne police are investigating alongside the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Emergency heat plans in effect from today
Geneva is reactivating its heatwave plan from today as another spell of high temperatures is forecast to last until at least next Monday.
Air conditioners run out
Retailers are warning of a nationwide shortage of air conditioners and fans, as households race to buy cooling gear before the next heatwave.
More kids suffer from abuse
A record number of children were treated for abuse last year, according to figures released by the Swiss Society of Paediatrics.
Geneva airport at centre of easyJet takeover
Geneva Airport is at the heart of a multi-billion-franc takeover battle for EasyJet.
5 charged after Alain Prost robbery
French investigators have charged five people over the violent home robbery of Formula One champion Alain Prost at his Nyon villa in May.
Job hunter docked benefit for volunteering
A Vaud jobseeker who volunteered at the Caribana festival last month has been docked CHF 660.- in unemployment benefits, after his fund ruled the work did not count as real volunteering.
