Body found on South Ruimveldt road

Police are investigating a possible homicide after the body of an unidentified man was found wrapped in tarpaulin on the roadway at Cane View Avenue, South Ruimveldt.

A community policing group member pulled over after noticing the tarpaulin at approximately 5.20 am yesterday and discovered the body which bore suspected marks of violence.

The body was taken to Lyken Funeral Home but up to press time had not been identified as yet.

According to police press release, the victim is of African descent with dreadlocks, approximately 5’8” and in his late forties. He was wearing a multi-colour vest and green three-quarter camouflage pants.