Algoa Park detectives opened an inquest after the body of a man was found today in Algoa Park.

It is alleged that at approximately 07:00, SAPS Algoa Park responded to a complaint of a fire at a container at the c/o St Leonards Road and Uitenhage Road Algoa Park. When the fire was extinguished the body of a man was found inside the container. The cause of the fire is unknown and will form part of the investigation.

Anyone who can assist in identifying the deceased person or assist with the tracing of the next of kin, is asked to contact SAPS Algoa Park on 041 409 1066 or Crime Stop on 08600 1011 or by using MySAPS app.

Source: South African Police Service