Woman's body found under bridge in Khomasdal

Woman's body found under bridge in Khomasdal The body of a woman was found under a bridge along Florence Nightingale Street in Khomasdal on Sunday morning.

City Police spokesperson Fabian Amukwelele said the semi-naked body was discovered by passers-by at about 11:30. Women's clothing was found scattered at the scene, where a mattress and blankets were also found. The deceased, in her 30s, has been identified but her identity is being withheld because her next of kin have not yet been informed. Police suspect that she could have been raped before she was murdered. “Even though the cause of death is not yet known, we are suspecting foul play,” Amukwelele said. The time of death has not been established yet.

Relatives and friends of the deceased said they last saw her on Friday morning. Amukwelele cautioned the public to be more careful when walking in riverbeds and other unsafe places.

“Members of the public should be mindful and avoid using shortcuts where they are likely to be vulnerable,” he warned.

He appealed to anyone with information on the incident to contact the police.

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