Brantford police, Chief Coroner investigating sudden death on trail

BRANTFORD-Brantford police and the Chief Coroner’s office are looking into the sudden death of a man found on a walking trail over the long weekend. On Monday, Oct. 13, at around 10:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of Birkett Lane and River Road, after receiving a report of a deceased male on one of the trails near the embankment. The man has since been identified and the investigation is now before the Office of the Chief Coroner, to determine the cause and manner of death. Police do not have any reason to believe the death is suspicious or criminal, nor does the incident pose a risk to public safety. No further details will be released at this time, as it is now a Coroner’s case….

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