Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man at a Hamilton property.

Emergency services were called to the address around 5.10pm yesterday following reports of an altercation at a Vernall Street address.

"Despite efforts from medical personnel, a 37-year-old man at the address was unable to be revived and died at the scene," says Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth.

"A homicide investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances of his death.

"A scene guard was in place overnight and the scene will be examined in the coming days."