Pedestrian discovers body on uMngeni River bank
SAPS will investigate the matter further.
The body of a man, believed to be about 30-years-old, was found on the bank of the uMngeni River, near Riverside Road, this afternoon.
Emer-G-Med spokesperson, Kyle van Reenen said a pedestrian had noticed the body.
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“Closer inspection confirmed it to be a male approximately thirty years old. Paramedics assessed the man and confirmed him to be dead,” said van Reenen.
“The man sustained a stab wound which is thought to be the cause of death, however the South African Police Services will investigate further,” he said. Blue Security was also in attendance.
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