A 40-year-old trail-awaiting Namibian male suspect, Identified as Sidney Skrywer, allegedly committed suicide by hanging on Tuesday around 08h00 while in police custody at the Windhoek Police Station.

Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said it is alleged that the deceased was to be taken to court for appearance on charges of murder and the violation of a body.

Shikwambi stated that the deceased allegedly went to the toilet, and after sometime when the officers went to check on him, he was found hanging from the roof with shoelaces around his neck.

No foul play is suspected and no suicide note was found.

The deceased’s next of kin have been informed of his death.

Police investigations continuing.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency