A murder case is under investigation by Brakpan police following the discovery of a body of a man in a mielie field on May 12.
Police were summoned to the scene in Leachville around 4am and found the body of an unidentified man.
“The victim had bruises on his back and head,” said Capt Pearl van Staad, spokesperson for the Brakpan SAPS.
“He was shirtless and wearing only a pair of brown jeans.
Read: Help identify deceased man
“Police believe the man was in his late 30s or early 40s and may be a Zimbabwean national.
It is suspected he was assaulted elsewhere and his body dumped in the field.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.Contact Det Sgt Thobile Zulu on 011 744 7100 or 011 744 4940.
Have a story?
Contact the newsroom by emailing: Thelma Koorts (editor) brakpanherald@caxton.co.za
or Stacy Slatter (news editor) stacys@caxton.co.za
or Miné Fourie (journalist) minev@caxton.co.za
Remember to visit the Brakpan Herald on the following social media platforms:
Follow us:
