Man found murdered near tavern

902 A crime scene expert takes pictures of the scene on 7th street in Linden where 3 men tried to hijack a woman after a chase with the police that started in Robindale. 190208. Picture: Bongiwe Mchunu

902 A crime scene expert takes pictures of the scene on 7th street in Linden where 3 men tried to hijack a woman after a chase with the police that started in Robindale. 190208. Picture: Bongiwe Mchunu

Published Dec 27, 2014

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Johannesburg - A man believed to be in his thirties was found murdered on Saturday in Butterworth, Eastern Cape police said.

Captain Jackson Manatha said the body was discovered by a passer-by near a tavern in the Zithulele industrial area.

Manatha said the man was stabbed several times on his upper body.

Police are investigating the murder.

“The regular patrons of the tavern seem not to know the man, so we appeal to the community to come forth with any information that can help us identify the man.” - Sapa

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