Body found near playground at Holyrood Community League

Police are investigating after a body was found near the Holyrood Community League. CTV News Edmonton's Jeremy Thompson has the latest.

Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway into a suspicious death at an Edmonton park over the weekend.

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Officers called to the Holyrood Community Hall at 94 Avenue at 4:18 p.m. on Sunday found a body in the parking lot.

The homicide section has now taken over the investigation.

A small memorial has now been set up at the scene.

An autopsy will be performed on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Edmonton police at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.