Provincial police say they have charged a man with accessory to murder after the fact in relation to a death in northern Ontario earlier this month.

Police say human remains were found near P Line Road in Jocelyn Township on Jan. 6.

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They say a 49-year-old man from Sudbury has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder and indignity to a dead body.

Police say the accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in a Sudbury court on Jan. 30.

Police say there is no threat to public safety.

They say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact them.