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Man dead following altercation in Tsawwassen

Delta police called to rear of pub early Sunday and find 53-year-old unconscious

A 53-year-old Delta man is dead following an altercation outside a pub in Tsawwassen early Sunday morning.

According to Delta police, officers were called to the rear of the pub in the 1200-block of 56th Street around 1:30 a.m. about a report of a fight.

"On arrival, initial information indicated that there was an altercation between a small group of males, including a 53-year-old man," said public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks.

"Those involved in the altercation fled prior to police arrival, however, the 53-year-old male was found unconscious and unresponsive in the area. Despite efforts of paramedics to resuscitate him, he died at hospital."

Police have notified the next of kin, but have not released the man's name.

"What we have to be careful of is not speculating or jumping to any conclusions in a situation like this," Brooks added. "We have to wait for the autopsy to confirm the actual cause of death. The autopsy will be taking place in the next day or so, but some results might take longer. We are treating it as a suspicious death until we can determine one way or another."

Brooks said two adult males were taken into custody for questioning, but were released without charge.

She said police believe there are witnesses that have yet to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 604-946-4411.