PINETOWN police are searching for the relatives of a man whose body was found on Monday, 31 May.
The man, believed to about 25 years of age, was found in a shallow stream along Surprise Road, Westmead.
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“Police search and rescue teams were called out. They recovered the body with no visible injuries, just a lump on his forehead.
“The deceased was wearing black shorts and a red jacket,” said Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele.
An inquest docket was opened at Pinetown SAPS. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det/Sgt Khathi on 072 345 6433 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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