Human remains discovered by resident in Uxbridge, Ont., police say

Police are investigating after human remains were found in Uxbridge, Ont., a town northeast of Toronto.

Durham Regional Police said the remains were discovered by a resident on Tuesday afternoon around 2:40 p.m.

The deceased person was located in a small body of water in a “rural area” around Concession Road 6 and Allbright Road.

“Forensic Investigators were called to assist and a post mortem will be conducted to determine more details about the deceased,” police said in a press release Wednesday morning.

Officers have not yet identified the deceased.

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Police said the investigation was ongoing and urged anyone who could be a witness to come forward.

“Members of our public safety unit will be attending the scene to search for any evidence in this matter,” police said.

Homicide detectives are leading the investigation.

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