By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley-Police are investigating an inquest into the death of an unknown man after his body found hanging from a tree with a nylon rope around his neck. The man was discovered by a passer-by on last week at approximately 09:20am in a veld.
“The open field used tobe a public park, situated between Brennan and Armstrong Street in Verwoerd Park, Kimberley. The deceased is slender, dark in complexion, medium length curly hair and approximately 1.6m tall” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
Police said the deceased could be between the age of 20 and 30 years old and was wearing a green cotton jacket, blue jeans and black construction boots.
The police request that the public assist with the identification of this unknown male and all information about the incident can be forwarded to Detective Warrant Officer Patrick Dibebe at 082 331 4712 or 053 838 4100.
The police suspect no foul play at this stage. The investigation continues.-TDN
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