Badly burned man dies, police suspect death was accidental
CBC News
Posted: Jan 27, 2013 11:07 AM ET
Last Updated: Jan 27, 2013 12:25 PM ET
Toronto police are investigating a death that occurred after a man was found overnight with severe burns to his body behind Centennial College. He was found in a Hydro field near the campus on Ashtonbee Road.
The victim later died of his injuries.
Police believe that the man was homeless. He had a number of belongings with him when he was found, including a propane gas heater.
Investigators suspect his death may have been an accident.
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