Regina police and the coroner's office have launched a homicide investigation after a man's body was found in front of a home Wednesday morning.

The body was discovered shortly after 8 a.m. CST on the 1000 block of Atkinson Street, in the Eastview neighbourhood. Police responded to a report of a man lying in front of a home who did not appear to breathing.

Paramedics confirmed at the scene that the man was dead.

Police have identified the man, who they say was in his mid-20s, but have not released his name.

The police service says the incident does not create any elevated risk to the public.

Police are continuing their investigation, with the help of the chief coroner's office. Anyone who has information related to the case is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.