Friday, September 04, 2009

Body discovered in Khayelitsha

By Ofentse Mokae
04 September 2009


A body of an unknown man was discovered in the informal settlement of Site C DTC Block in Khayelitsha.

The body was discovered yesterday morning by community members with an open wound to its face.

Police spokesperson Captain Anneke van der Vyver says police responded to the scene and interviewed community members in the area.

“Community members informed police that they heard a noise during the early morning but did not investigate,” said van der Vyver.

Van der Vyver says Police cannot confirm allegations of the victim’s possible involvement in crime and the community taking the law into their own hands.

The victim is believed to have been in his 30's and police are currently in search for his next of kin.

The victim is believed to have been in his 30's and police are currently in search for his next of kin.

Anyone with information, which could lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) can contact the Investigating officer detective constable Marius Sass from Khayelitsha on 076 638 4880 or 021-360 2318 during office hours.

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