Bancroft OPP investigating after a body was found in the York River

Bancroft OPP have announced that they found a body yesterday afternoon in the York River, near Hastings Heritage Way.

The body was found around 3:30 pm.

The man has been identified as 40-year-old Matthew Welsh.

Bancroft OPP continue to investigate his death and particularly about where he was in the days leading up to it.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those with information can also inform Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS) or submit your tip on-line at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.