The death of a man whose body was found dumped in Portage la Prairie may be connected to a fire that destroyed a North End home just days before the grisly find late last month, RCMP now say.

Manitoba RCMP have released photos of four people they would like to speak with in connection with the death of an unidentified man found in Portage la Prairie last month.

Nova Scotia RCMP said four teens and one woman have been arrested and charged in connection with the investigation.