Cobourg police say they have cleared the scene in the Victoria Street and Furnace Street area after a man was found dead yesterday afternoon.
Police say around 12:30 p.m. Monday they were called to the area after a report of a 55-year-old Cobourg man who was found without vital signs.
They have reported that they are currently working with the Coroner’s Office and OPP’s forensic identification services unit and that there is no risk to public safety at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking any witnesses with information related to this investigation to contact police at 905-372-6821 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting Peterborough & Northumberland Crime Stoppers (stopcrimehere.ca)
(Written by: Joseph Goden)