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Man charged in Roblin homicide: Manitoba RCMP

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Police have laid manslaughter charges in connection with a homicide in Roblin, Man.

RCMP were called to the report of an unresponsive man in the small community about 400 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, around 5 a.m. Feb. 22.

When police arrived, they found a 35-year-old man from Roblin unconscious and suffering serious injuries, RCMP say.

He was taken to hospital, where he later died, police say.

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Following an investigation by major crimes and forensic investigators, police announced charges Monday.

Joshua Edward Britton, 26, of Roblin, has been charged with manslaughter.

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He is scheduled to appear in Dauphin Provincial Court Feb. 24.

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