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Police investigate after body found in Lewiston

Police were called to a report of an unresponsive male in the area of Walnut and Blake streets Saturday morning.

LEWISTON, Maine — Police are investigating after a man was found dead on the ground in Lewiston Saturday morning. 

At approximately 8:40 a.m., Lewiston police were called to the area of Walnut and Blake Streets for a report of an unresponsive male that had just been found on the ground, according to a news release from the Lewiston Police Department. 

The 44-year-old man was reportedly found dead when emergency crews arrived at the scene. His body is being brought to the medical examiner's office to determine the cause and manner of his death, police said. His identity will not be released pending family notification. 

Police say they have no reason to believe the public is in danger. 

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