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Police investigate after body found at Keith Flemming Park

Private security secured the scene after a deceased homeless man was discovered wrapped in cloth in Keith Flemming Park, awaiting official police arrival.

Linden police are investigating after a body was reportedly found wrapped in cloth at Keith Flemming Park on September 17.

According to a post by Vision Tactical, officers secured the scene while awaiting the arrival of the police. Vision Tactical director Yaseen Theba, who was on scene, confirmed that the deceased was a homeless man, though who wrapped him in the cloth is unknown at this time. Linden police were also present.

Read more: Female body discovered in Emmarentia, police investigate

Details surrounding the discovery, including the identity of the deceased man and the circumstances leading to his death, remain under investigation.

Emergency and security personnel gather near a roadside in Emmarentia securing the scene. Photo: Vision Tactical

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Linden police were approached for comment regarding the incident, but calls went unanswered.

Questions were also sent to Gauteng provincial police for official comment. The publication will follow up with police and provide an update once further information becomes available.

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