Edmonton police are investigating after a man’s body was found near Government House Park just after noon Tuesday.

Police said the body was found near a riverbank south of Government House Park, in the area of 99 Avenue and Groat Road.

The deceased was found by a passerby at about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday.

The age of the deceased male has not been determined, police said – and an autopsy had not been scheduled as of Tuesday afternoon.

Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).