London police say their Major Crimes unit is investigating after a man was found dead at a residence on Connaught Avenue.

Emergency officials were called to 165 Connaught Avenue around 4:30 Monday afternoon for a disturbance. Police say once on scene a man was found dead with signs of obvious trauma.

A heavy police presence continued to guard the scene into the evening hours.

Officers on scene took a man into custody but it remains unclear if any charges have been laid.

Police have not released the victim's name.