Unknown man was found dead in the veld.

By: Raider Ubisi

Ekurhuleni District Zone 2

Putfontein Saps

On the 20 th Monday at about 10:30am, Members of Putfontein police responded

to a complain of a man lying in the veld of vermulen street between Zwakala

squatter camp and  Mayfield ext 6.

On arrival the police found an african male lying face down with multiple stab

wounds at the back of his neck and head.

Paramedics were called to the scene and the man was certified dead.

Not far from the body, a cream white ladies handbag with blood was partially

burnt and there was some blood trails from the street to the veld where the

body was found.

The motive for the killing is unknown.

Police are appealing to the members of the community to assist in locating the family

of the deceased , and to come forward with the information that can lead to

apprehension of the suspect.