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Bethelsdorp police seek next of kin

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PORT ELIZABETH – Bethesldorp police are seeking the next of kin as well as the identity of an unknown coloured male found dead on 6 January 2020 in the Riemvasmaak informal settlement.

It is alleged that at about 01:10 members were summoned to the informal settlement when they found the male aged between 20-30 years old laying on the ground next to a shack. He was holding an electrical cord in his hand and his one hand had burn marks on it. Police found an electrical cable which had allegedly been broken off on a corner post where the deceased was found. The community heard the deceased screaming.

It is alleged that the unknown male may have held a naked electrical cord which electrocuted him. He is not from the area.

At the time of his death he was wearing a green Springbok jersey, a zebra colour pants, a black and blue beanie with grey and black shoes.

Police have opened an inquest docket and anyone who may be able to identify the deceased or may know the whereabouts of his next of kin is asked to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Alan Stuurman at SAPS Bethelsdorp on 041 4043000 or 071 608 1641.

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