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Battlefords RCMP investigating suspicious death

Jun 1, 2018 | 11:50 AM

Police have one person in custody after a man was found dead yesterday morning.

The deceased was located at a rural property southeast of Cochin. Investigators were led to the property based on information they received from the public.

The death of the 59-year-old is considered suspicious, police said, and while a person of interest is in custody, charges have not been laid.

Battleford’s RCMP are working in tandem with the RCMP Major Crimes Unit North, the North Battleford General Investigation Section, the Forensic Identification Section and the provincial Coroner’s Office.