Police in Kliprivier are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man whose decomposed body was found in an open field behind Twinsaver along Old Vereeniging Road.
Officers went to the scene after the Kliprivier SAPS Community Service Centre received a complaint.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Tintswalo Ndhambi said the unidentified man was found lying on his back, and his remains were already in an advanced state of decomposition.
Because of the condition of the body, officers could not identify the man at the scene.
“The body was subsequently removed and transported to Forensic Pathology Services, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death and assist with identification,” she said.
Police have opened an inquest docket while investigations continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Kliprivier SAPS on 016 466 2066 or Detective Warrant Officer Ntabeni on 084 627 0501.
