Durban — A man believed to have been beaten to death was found on a pathway in Durban, which has prompted a murder investigation by police.
On Thursday, Marshall Security managing director Tyron Powell said that at about 6.12am, the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre received an urgent message from a local Crime Alert WhatsApp Group.
According to the report, a body was found on a pathway between Crow Place and Johanna Road in the Sea Cow Lake area.
“Marshall Security immediately dispatched armed response officers to the location. Upon arrival, our officers confirmed the presence of a male victim who appeared to have been beaten to death. A replica firearm was found lying next to the body,” Powell said.
He said Greenwood Park SAPS shortly arrived on the scene and took over the investigation.
“At this time, the identity of the victim and the circumstances leading to the death remain unclear. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses,” Powell said.
“Marshall Security extends its condolences to the family of the victim and reaffirms its commitment to community safety. We encourage all residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement or local security services.”
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo confirmed the incident.
“Police in Greenwood Park are investigating a case of murder following an incident in which a 39-year-old man was allegedly found on the side of the road at Kenville on October 3. He had multiple injuries and was declared dead on the scene,” Ngcobo said.
Meanwhile, in an unrelated incident, last month a 28-year-old man was found lying in a pool of blood on the side of the road in Waterloo, Verulam.
The deceased was last seen partying with friends the previous night and was discovered dead the following morning.
At the time of the incident, Ngcobo confirmed that the police in Verulam were investigating a murder case.
“Police in Verulam are investigating a case of murder following an incident in which a 28-year-old man was allegedly found lying in a pool of blood on the side of the road in Waterloo on Saturday, September 8.
“The body had what appeared to be stab wounds. He was declared dead on the scene,“ said Ngcobo.
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