(File photo by Maureen Revait, BlackburnNews.com)(File photo by Maureen Revait, BlackburnNews.com)
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SIU takes over Centre Wellington death investigation

An incident Wednesday afternoon in Centre Wellington brought in the province's Special Investigations Unit.

Shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a report of a male in distress in the area of Side Road 14 near Wellington Road 7 in the Township of Centre Wellington.

Uniform and Emergency Response Team officers found the body of a man in the rural location.

The OPP notified the SIU, which has invoked its mandate.

As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information.

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