Peel Regional Police have identified a set of human remains found in Brampton on Boxing Day.

An autopsy revealed the remains are those of a 48-year-old man of no fixed address.

Around 4:30 p.m. on Boxing Day, Ontario Provincial Police officers were investigating a separate matter in the area of Highway 410 and Bovaird Drive East when they found the remains and notified Peel police.

It is unknown how long the remains were at the location. However, police believe at least a 24-hour period had passed.