Toronto police are investigating the case of a woman found dead outside a community centre as a homicide.

The victim, believed to be in her 50s, was found at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday near the Wallace Emerson Community Centre, at 1260 Dufferin St. near Dupont Street. She had severe injuries to her face and no vital signs, paramedics and police say. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The homicide unit has been called in.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at (416) 808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at (416) 222-TIPS.