Burnt body found in Westford manhole
On arrival on the scene, a body burnt beyond recognition was found and retrieved from the manhole.
Pretoria West police are investigating a case of murder after an unknown burnt body was found in a manhole in Westfort near some bushes on Thursday night.
Police spokesperson Captain Bonginkosi Msimango said police received information about the body at around 20:00.
“On arrival on the scene, a body burnt beyond recognition was found and retrieved. The motive of the death is not yet known.”
No arrests have been made.
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Police said they could not tell yet whether the body is a man or woman.
Msimango said police are appealing to the community to assist the police with information about the incident.
He said anyone with information can call Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
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