Burnt body found next to a road in Belfast, police investigates case of murder

Burnt body found next to a road in Belfast, police investigates case of murder
Burnt body found next to a road in Belfast, police investigates case of murder. Image source: Pixabay

Police in Belfast are calling upon the community to assist in identifying a man whose burnt body was found along Stofburg Road, Palmer turnoff in Belfast today at about 07:00.

According to a report, the Police received information about an absurd scene where a man’s body was burnt and was lying next to the road.

The Police responded to the complaint and upon arrival, they found the human body with visible open wounds on the head

A murder case was opened and the investigation has already began and Police urge anyone who might have a missing relative or any detail that may assist in finding the family of the deceased person to contact Detective Segeant Rose Magagula on 013 253 1688 or 078 047 4575. Alternatively members of the public can call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MySAPS App. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

Meanwhile the incident has been strongly condemned by the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela.

Content retrieved from: https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=48713.