Arouca man murdered

His body was found on Wednesday morning.

While relatives were reluctant to speak to reporters, Newsday understands Austin’s body was discovered at about 7.30 am by a passer-by who was on his way to work. The man alerted police and officers arrived and cordoned off the crime scene.

The District Medical Officer ordered Austin’s body removed to the Forensic Science Centre.

Homicide detectives are still trying to determine a motive for the murder of the elderly man.

No arrest has been made and investigations are continuing.