Police found a container of accelerant near the body, as well as a liquid container inside a plastic container.
The accelerant was not believed to be spray paint…
…A cyclist, who would not give his name, said the area was popular for "train surfing" and there had been two other deaths from the practice at the same location. Police would not comment on the possibility of the man being a train surfer or vandal.
via Man's body found in Alma Park, St Kilda near Sandringham line gantry.
The problem with being first with the news is that so often reporting these days is just about being first with no solid information.
When in doubt, always print conjecture from a passing anonymous cyclist.