Police are investigating after a body was found in an industrial part of Hamilton amid frigid conditions early Friday morning.
Police tell CP24 that the body, that of a 26-year-old man, was found near Gage Avenue North and Burlington Street East at around 3 a.m.
A cause of death has not been released at this point and police have not indicated whether the extreme cold could have been a factor.
The temperature in Hamilton dipped to a low of – 21 C overnight, though it felt closer to – 28 with the wind chill.
Police say they continue to investigate the death and are working in cooperation with the coroner.
A post mortem is planned for today.
