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Man charged after infant’s body found on Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., waterfront

Police have laid charges against a man after remains of an infant were found on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Global News/File

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Police say a man is facing charges after the remains of an infant were found on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Police say they received a call early Thursday afternoon regarding what appeared to be human remains, which have since been identified as the body of an infant.

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A few hours later, a 34-year-old man was arrested after officers responded to a call reporting a man barricaded in a room with a firearm.

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It’s alleged that the accused disposed of the child’s body in the St. Mary’s River.

He is charged with concealing the body of a child, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of a weapon while prohibited.

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Police say an autopsy will be conducted on the child’s remains and the investigation is ongoing.

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