The deceased had some head injuries and bruises on his hands.
A man between 30-40years of age was found dead under the Mooiplaas Bridge in Elukwatini on the Diepgezet Road (D481) on Thursday, October 30, at about 11:00.
According to the spokesperson for Elukwatini police station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi, they received information that there was a seemingly dead body near the road at the bottom of a bridge. “On arrival, the police discovered the body of an African male with injuries to his head and bruises on both arms and on his abdomen. He was wearing blue jeans, a maroon t-shirt, maroon and blue underwear, grey Identity waist belt, and colourful sneakers.” All stakeholders were called to the scene and the man was certified dead by emergency services personnel.
An investigation docket has been opened by the police to find the cause of his death and who killed him. The victim has not yet been identified. Anyone who can assist the police in the investigation, is requested to contact Detective Services, Elukwatini SAPS on 082 798 0396 or 082 923 1013.
