Homicide cops probe the death of an elderly man inside a home in York, WA

A small country town has been rocked by a homicide investigation after an elderly man was found dead inside a home.

St John WA paramedics were called to a home on Avon Terrace in York in Western Australias Wheatbelt region just before 7.30am on Sunday following the discovery of a mans body.

Two ambulances attended the scene but were unable to revive the man, 76.

Police were alerted and homicide detectives have since launched an investigation into his death.

Police confirmed that a man, 63, known to the victim, is currently assisting officers with inquiries.

A man, 76, has been found dead inside a home in the WA inland town of York

Homicide detectives have travelled to York to investigate the mans death (stock image)

No charges have yet been laid. 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. 

York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia located 97km east of Perth with a population of almost 2,400.