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Heavy police presence at Jackson Park in Peterborough

Peterborough police converged on Jackson Park on Nov. 15, 2022. Harrison Perkins/Special to Global News Peterborough

Peterborough police were asking the public to avoid Jackson Park late Tuesday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m., a number of police cruisers converged on the park in the city’s north end. A Peterborough County-City Paramedics ambulance was also on the scene along the trail.

Police have not commented on their presence at the park. In a tweet, the service asked the public to avoid the area for an ongoing investigation.

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An ambulance is seen on the Jackson Park trail in Peterborough on Nov. 15, 2022. Harrison Perkins/Special to Global News Peterborough

The Jackson Creek trail system, which goes through the park, was closed to the public after Thanksgiving to begin upgrades.

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At 4:48 p.m., police said the incident is clear. No details were provided.

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