Murdered man found on riverbank in Phoenix

The body of a man who was stabbed in the arm and chest was discovered along a riverbank near Rydalvale Sports Ground in Unit 9 – Phoenix.

Member of Reaction Unit South Africa was on patrol in the area when he was flagged down by a passerby who made the discovery. Medics were called to the scene and on arrival found the Indian male in a bush along the river bank.

He was found in a seated position with his legs crossed. He sustained a stab wound to his chest & arm. He also sustained a laceration to his face. He showed no signs of life and was declared deceased at the scene.

The motive for the murder has not been established at this stage.