Halifax police investigating death of woman found inside tent

Halifax Regional Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found inside a tent in the city’s downtown.

Police say they responded to the report of a sudden death in the 2500 block of Barrington Street at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service will be conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

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“The investigation is in the early stages and no further information is available at this time,” police said in a statement.

“A police presence will remain on scene for an extended period of time while the investigation continues.”