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Man dies after being found near Brampton creek, homicide unit investigating

A photo from the scene in Brampton where homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death. Patrick Capati / Global News

Peel Regional Police say a 47-year-old man is dead after being found without vital signs near a creek in Brampton Thursday morning.

Police said they were called to the area of Steeles Avenue East and West Drive just after 8 a.m.

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Investigators said the man was transported to hospital, where he later died.

The victim was identified as Brampton resident Wayne Wojcichowsky.

The homicide and missing persons bureau has now taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3205 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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