Body parts of suspected missing child found near Groutville
The grisly discovery matches the general description of the child who went missing last Thursday.
Several body parts of a child, believed to be a 7-year-old boy who went missing earlier this week, were found near Groutville this afternoon.
Though it has not been confirmed by forensic analysis, the parts match the general description of the child who went missing from Ntshawini on Thursday.
“It is believed he was playing with friends when he disappeared. We do not have further information about the incident at this time,” said KwaDukuza Saps spokesperson, constable Sipesihle Myeni.
The parents reported the missing child at KwaDukuza Saps station this morning after receiving an SMS with information about where the child could be found, said Myeni.
Saps search and rescue and Medi Response KZN search and rescue teams scoured the area in question.
“Multiple body parts were found across an area roughly the size of three rugby fields, in dense bush and in a nearby stream,” said Medi Response KZN spokesperson, Paul Herbst.
Myeni confirmed that a case of murder had been opened for further investigation.
If you have any information that could aid the investigation, contact KwaDukuza Saps at 032 551 8206 or 079 696 3522.
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