Human remains discovered in north London, Ont.
London police have launched an investigation after human remains were discovered in the north end of the city on Thursday afternoon.
According to the London Police Service, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, police were contacted by a citizen who located possible human remains in the area of Highbury Avenue North and Blackwell Boulevard.
Police responded to the scene and located the human remains.
Since then, a forensic team has been on site and officers have placed a canopy over the examination area.
A large area has been blocked off by police, including a new subdivision, a walkway and nearby creek.
CTV News London reached out to police to determine if the remains are historical or more recent in nature.
Detectives were not available to speak to the matter, but a media spokesperson said it is likely too early to make a determination.
The investigation has been reassigned to the Major Crime Unit and remains ongoing.
Police said more information will be released as it becomes available.
— With files from CTV News London's Sean Irvine
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