UPDATE: Wentworth man (23) identified in fatal Tara Rd stabbing

BRIGHTON Beach SAPS has confirmed that a 23-year-old man from Wentworth was killed at about 2pm yesterday, 4 February on Tara Road and they are investigating his murder.

Communications officer, Captain Louse Le Roux said the man, who was shirtless, suffered numerous stab wounds and was declared dead on the scene.

Detectives and Vispol officers followed the trail of blood the man left in the bushes and evidence has been sent for testing. A dog tracking unit lost the trail near the squatter camp at the corner of Tara and Grays Inn roads and an air team was also unsuccessful in the search for suspects.

A case of murder has been opened and the family confirmed his identity this morning, 5 February.