Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Man’s body found in Liesbeeck River

By Yamkela Xhaso
24 June

This morning, police found the body of an unidentified man that was spotted by a passerby floating in the Liesbeeck River in Pinelands.

Police divers removed the man’s body from the river near the N2 in the Athlone area.

Captain Bernadine Steyn said the deceased appeared to be in his forties, is brown in complexion, 1.6 meters tall, of average built and has short black hair. He was wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and a black jersey. He had no visible open wounds were observed on the body of the deceased.

An inquest investigation was launched to determine the identity of the deceased as well as the circumstances surrounding his death. Anyone with information can contact the Investigating Officer,

Sergeant Warren Damon at the Pinelands Police station on 021 506 2022 or alternatively Crime Stop on 08600 10111

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