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Guelph police say man died after being found injured downtown

Police said a homeowner received a phone call on Thursday from someone claiming to be his granddaughter. She reportedly needed $18,000 in order to be released from custody. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

UPDATE: Foul play is not suspected in the man’s death, police said.


Guelph police say a man died after being found injured in the downtown core late Wednesday morning.

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Emergency crews were called to Yarmouth and Paisley streets at around 11:30 a.m. for reports of a man lying on the street with obvious injuries.

The man later died at Guelph General Hospital and police said they would not be releasing further details.

The service is providing support for anyone who witnessed what happened. They can call Victim Services Wellington at 519-824-1212 ext. 7304.

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