Appeal to assist in the search for deceased’s relatives
It is unknown how he was murdered and the police are investigating an inquest case.
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WENTWORTH Police are appealing to the community to assist in their search for the relatives of a deceased African male, aged 40.
“The male was found lying along the side of M4 freeway behind the railings and had sustained cut wound on his head and a nose bleed. The deceased has a short hairstyle, moustache, and beard. He was wearing an orange Transnet reflective jacket, grey long pants, black, and blue Nike takkies.
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“It is unknown how he was murdered and the police are investigating an inquest case, ” said Wentworth police spokesperson, Captain Mbuso Gumede. Anyone who may have witnessed a murder or any crime being committed which resulted in his death is to contact detective warrant officer Thompson on 031-451-6214 during working hours or the crime stop line 08600-10111.
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