Kids' gruesome find
2003-09-23 18:17
Johannesburg - The decomposed body of a man was found in a sewer in the Sonwabo informal settlement in Katlehong on Tuesday, East Rand police reported.
Captain Thobile Xakeka said the body was first seen by children who were playing in the street and went to inform adults who then reported the incident to the police.
Police could not establish how long the man's body had been in the sewer. He could be between 35 and 40 years old.
Although police could not confirm whether the man was murdered, Xakeka said the murder docket would be opened. A post-mortem would be held to find out the cause of death.
- SAPA