Police probe ‘suspicious death’ in village south of Ottawa

Published Mar 23, 2024 • Last updated 11 hours ago • 1 minute read

Ontario Provincial Police. POSTMEDIA / FILE PHOTO

Provincial police are investigating what they have described as a “suspicious death” in the village of Athens.

In a message Saturday morning, Leeds County OPP said members responded to an address on Main Street at about 8:15 a.m.

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A young man was found deceased at the scene.

Forensic specialists, and representatives from the provincial coroner’s office are on site investigating.

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“A heavy police presence will remain for several hours to allow for a complete and thorough investigation. Please avoid the area,” police said.

There were no further details.

Anyone with information is asked to call Leeds County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can be directed to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Athens is north of Brockville, about 120 kilometres south of Ottawa.

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