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The London Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a deceased male on the banks of the Thames River in the area of Wortley Road and Stanley Street.
Last night at approximately 7:45pm, officers responded to the area after a citizen approached officers and advised them of a possible deceased person in the area. Upon arrival officers located the body of the male, and he was pronounced deceased at the scene before being transported to University Hospital for a post mortem examination.
The post mortem examination today determined the death to be a homicide.
The deceased has been identified as William Edward MacPherson, 60, of London.
Police are investigating his activities since Monday, August 6, and are appealing to the public for information.
Anyone who has seen the man pictured above, or has information about his movements and whereabouts within that time frame, or has any information about his death is asked to call the London Police Service at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.”
