SEBOKENG: The Sebokeng police are investigating a case of murder after a man (19) was murdered on Sunday.

It is alleged that on June 20, the police were summoned by the community members at Golden Gardens. On arrival, it was said that when they (the community) woke up in the morning they found an unknown man lying lifelessly on the ground.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said that the deceased was later identified by a family member who confirmed his age and place of residence at Golden Gardens in Sebokeng.

Mokhachane further stated that the deceased was last seen on July 19 at a nearby shebeen and it is unknown how he ended up where he was found. He had a deep stab wound on his chest and was declared dead by the Emergency Medical Services on the scene.

The motive behind the killing is unknown and the suspects are also unknown at this stage.

The police plead with the public for any information that may assist with the investigation. Any person who may have information can contact Sebokeng SAPS anonymously on 082 498 9563, 016 466 2047, 112, 10111, 08600 10111, or via MySAPS.