A man is assisting police with inquiries after a body was found in Dee Why about 7am on 15 July.

Emergency services were called to Ilikai Place, Dee Why, following reports of a body in a carpark.

Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended and found a 40-year-old man deceased.

Police established a crime scene and commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Around 12.30pm, a man believed to be 37 years old was arrested at a unit on Ilikai Place.

The man has been taken to Manly Police Station and is assisting with inquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.