Bloemfontein – Three young men were found dead near a shopping mall in Bloemside, in Bloemfontein, on Wednesday morning, Free State police said.
A passer-by found the victims, believed to be aged between 16 and 21, lying next to one another in an open space, Constable Mosili Ntsika said.
The bodies had multiple stab wounds.
The first victim was wearing a brown T-shirt with white dots and black tracksuit pants. The second was wearing a black T-shirt, camouflage pants and a black belt. The third victim was wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, a brown belt and a beaded necklace.
A case of murder was opened. No arrests had been made.
Anyone with information about the murders could contact Detective Captain Malefetsane Khalienyane on 082 466 8387.