Body discovered under R71 bridge, police investigation underway
The body of a man was found lying under a bridge along the R71 Namakgale-Phalaborwa road.
LIMPOPO – The police are appealing to anyone who can help identify the body of a man who was found outside Phalaborwa over the weekend, to come forward.
According to Police Spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo the police received a report about a body found along the R71 Namakgale-Phalaborwa road on Saturday, 3 October. “They arrived on scene to find the unknown man lying in a stream under a bridge.”
The deceased was certified dead by EMS personnel on the scene.
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“The unknown man could be between the ages of 40 and 50 and was found wearing a blue track suit with brown trouser, a white shirt and blue tekkies.”
Anyone who can assist in identifying the body or has information that can assist the police in their investigation, is urged to contact Lt Colonel Lilian Mahlathi at 082 469 1240.
Alternatively they can also contact the 24-hour Crime Stop number at 0860010111.
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