A death investigation has been launched after a body was found on a road north of Port Hope, Ont., on Monday afternoon.
Around 1:35 p.m., emergency crews were called to an area along Harris Road in the village of Canton in the Municipality of Port Hope after a passerby located a deceased male on the roadway near a parked vehicle.
Northumberland OPP ordered paramedics and firefighters from the scene when they arrived.
Police late Monday afternoon confirmed a death investigation is underway.
Harris Road remains closed at 4th Line as OPP continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. You can also submit information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.
More to come.