Homicide team investigating after body found in Surrey, B.C., park

UPDATEMay 30, 2022: Police have identified the person killed asMaanav Kinkar, 18, andreleased video and photos showing him at the Surrey Central SkyTrain station in the hours before his death. Anyone who remembers seeing Kinkar or who has information about the killing is asked to contact IHITat 1-877-551-4448.

EARLIER STORY:

Homicide investigators have been called to a park in Surrey, B.C., after a man was found dead in the area on Thursday, police say.

The man's body was discovered in Hazelnut Meadows Park,near 140 Street between 68 Avenue and 70 Avenue, just before 8:45 p.m. PT. His injuries were "consistent with foul play," according to a statement from RCMP.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the case. No arrests have been made.

Hazelnut Meadows Park is arecreational areain the Newton neighbourhood, with picnic areas, a children's playground and a nature trail.The park and surrounded roads were closed as police investigated, but both have since reopened.

Anyone with dashcam footagebetween 8 p.m. and9 p.m. in the area of 140 Street and 68 Avenue is asked to contact IHITat 1-877-551-4448.