Man found dead in Central Park with lacerations to his body, police say

A man was found dead in Central Park in Manhattan on Monday morning with multiple lacerations on his body, police said.

Officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 8:30 a.m., and the man was found in the park near Center Drive and 62nd Street, according to the NYPD.

The man, who has not been identified pending notification of his family, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police spokesperson said the investigation was ongoing and had no further information. The city’s chief medical examiner is looking into the cause of death.

This is a developing story and may be updated.