GQEBERHA - SAPS Algoa Park detectives are seeking the communities' assistance in tracing the next of kin of a unidentified man found near Young Park on 13 August 2022.

It is alleged that at about 12:40, a passer-by found the body of a male approximately 60-years-old lying in an open space close to the N2 freeway near Young Park. Police suspect that the deceased may have been lying there for a while before being discovered. He was clad in a black tracksuit pants, black shoes and a brown jersey.

An inquest has been opened for further investigation.

Anyone who can assist in tracing the deceased' next of kin or may be able to recognise the deceased is asked to contact SAPS Algoa Park, D/Sgt Mxolisi Baartman on 082 930 5440 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.

Source: South African Police Service