By George P. Hassett

Police say they are investigating the "suspicious" discovery of a middle aged white man found around 431 Broadway at 5:00 a.m. this morning.

A source close to the investigation said the man’s pants were pulled down when he was discovered lying dead between two apartment buildings this morning.

The circumstances surrounding the discovery and condition of the body are suspicious, said Capt. Paul Upton in a release.

The dead man has been tentatively identified, but his name is being withheld, police said.

The source close to the investigation said police suspect the body was moved from another location.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, police are asking them to contact Somerville Police detectives at 617 625-1600, extension 7220.