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Winnipeg police identify man found in medical distress on Main Street in August who later died

A number of tips helped investigators identify a man who died in last month after being found outside in medical distress, Winnipeg police said Friday.

Police cite help from Chief Medical Examiner's Office, public tips

Exterior of McDonald's restaurant at night, with rain-soaked streets in the foreground.
Winnipeg police say they finally know the identity of the man who was found in medical distress outside this restaurant on Main Street in the early hours of Aug. 5. (CBC)

A number of tips have helped investigators identify a man who died last month after being found on the street in medical distress.

The man was initially found outside a restaurant on Main Street on Aug. 5. He was taken to hospital where he died, and police have been trying to identify him ever since.

On Friday night, Winnipeg police said they determined the adult male's identitythanks tohelp from the Chief Medical Examiner's Office and numerous tips from the public.

Investigators have notified his family, but police did not provide his name.