Manslaughter charge laid after man’s body is found in Bobcaygeon park

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A 31-year-old man from Port Credit, Ont., has been charged with manslaughter after provincial police say a man was found dead over the weekend in Kawartha Lakes.

Police say the body of 50-year-old Jason Bucsis of Toronto was discovered in a park on Mansfield Street Saturday night in Bobcaygeon.

Officers arrested the 31-year-old suspect, who is also charged with failing to comply with a release order.

The circumstances surrounding the arrest and death have not been disclosed, including whether the victim and accused knew each other.

Police did not reveal further details on the investigation, which is ongoing.