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Halifax police release 2 detained in Clayton Park suspicious death investigation

Halifax Regional Police say an autopsy was conducted, but more in-depth testing is required to determine the cause of death. Steve Silva/ Global News

Halifax Regional Police say they have released two people who were arrested in connection to a suspicious death in Halifax this weekend.

Officers were sent to 36 Montgomery Ct. in the early hours of Sept. 17 where a 20-year-old man needed immediate medical attention.

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance, but later died.

READ MORE: Halifax Police investigating suspicious death of 20-year-old man in Clayton Park

Police say they questioned a 27-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, both of whom knew the deceased, in relation to the death.

The pair was arrested at around 6:20 a.m. but released without charges at 8 p.m on Sunday.

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As well, police say an autopsy was conducted on Sunday, but they need more in-depth testing to determine how the man died.

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Investigators remain on the scene in Clayton Park and expect to be there throughout the day Monday.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 902-490-5020 or send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

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