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Hamilton police investigate after body found in water near Chedoke Creek

Hamilton police say they were called out to aid an EMS team following an altercation on James Street North Jan. 10. Don Mitchell / Global News

Hamilton police say the body of a man found in the waters of Chedoke Creek on Sunday morning has not yet been identified.

Investigators say the discovery was made around 10:30 a.m. on July 18 by residents near the entrance to Kay Drage Park in Hamilton.

After a post-mortem exam by the city’s coroner, it’s believed the circumstances surrounding the cause of death are “suspicious.”

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“At this time, police have confirmed that the body located is that of a male and it has been in the water for a few days but no longer than a week,” Hamilton police said in a statement on Tuesday.

The man is described as five foot ten inches with short brown hair and is possibly in his 30s, according to detectives.

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Anyone with information can reach out to Hamilton police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.

 

 

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