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Identity of decomposed body found in Westmead remains a mystery
The body was found by a person collecting scrap metal in Stockville Road.
PINETOWN police are still appealing for information regarding the unidentified decomposed body which was found on Stockville Road in Westmead.
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The body was found on Monday, 11 May by a person who was collecting scrap metal.
Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele said the deceased was wearing a navy blue jacket, black and white striped track pants and no shoes.
Anyone with information regarding the deceased can contact the investigating officer Capt Dion Dalais on 067 049 3315 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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