Police discovered a body of an unidentified man from North End Lake as a murder investigation unfolds.
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A lifeless body of a man was discovered floating in North End Lake on Thursday, sparking a gruesome murder investigation that has left the police baffled and searching for clues.
Police are now calling on the public to help identify the deceased.
SAPS Mount Road officers were dispatched to the scene at 6.24am after a resident reported that a vagrant had alerted her to the body in the water said the Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg.
"At this stage, no further information is available, the deceased is an unknown African male aged between 30 and 35. He was dressed in a black tracksuit pants and a faded black shirt and he had a circle beard. The hands and feet of the deceased were tied, and a case of murder was opened for further investigation," said Van Rensburg.
On arrival, police confirmed the sighting and called in SAPS divers to retrieve the remains.
With no identification found, police are urging anyone who may know him or have information about the incident to come forward. SAPS Mount Road can be reached at 082 779 7186, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or any local police station. Anonymous tip-offs can also be submitted through the MySAPS App.
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