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Police investigating after dead body found behind building on Lorne Street

Identity of the deceased and cause of death are still unknown
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Greater Sudbury Police are investigating and working to confirm the identity of a man who was found deceased Tuesday morning.

Greater Sudbury Police are investigating and working to confirm the identity of a man who was found deceased Tuesday morning.

At around 8:50 a.m. today, GSPS received a call from a person who said they saw what they believed to be a human body behind a business on Lorne Street. 

Officers attended the area and cofirmed that it was the body of a deceased man. Police are working to confirm the identity of the person so his next of kin can be notified.

The cause of death is unknown at this time and is still under investigation.

"We are working closely with the Coroner's Office on this matter," said a GSPS news release. "An update will be provided when more information is available."

Anyone with information related to this matter is asked to contact Detective Constable Reynard Dockery at 705-675-9171, ext. 2346.