SHARPEVILLE. – The recent cleaning of the Vuka Cemetery has seemingly not deterred criminal activities around the graveyard.

Sharpeville police were summoned to a murder scene at the K53 road next to the cemetery last week. Upon arrival, they found a man in his early thirties lying on his back. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man sustained open wounds on his body.

“Emergency services were summoned to the scene and declared the man dead,” said police spokesperson, Constable Busisiwe Sango.

The deceased was later identified.

Sharpeville police are appealing to the members of the community who might have information regarding this matter to contact the Sharpeville police on 071 675 7270, 08600 10111,112 or visit the MySAPS app, which can be downloaded on any smartphone.