Man’s body found in Gran Couva

The discovery was made in a bushy area opposite the San Salvador Estate shortly after 11.45 am.

According to reports, TTEC workmen who were carrying out repair work were alerted by a foul stench emanating from some nearby bushes.

When workmen made a check, they saw the body which appeared to be partly decomposed. They alerted officers of the Gran Couva Police Station and District Medical Officer Dr Indarjit Birja was called to the scene.

The body was viewed and ordered removed to the Forensic Science Centre. Officers of the Homicide Bureau and Crime Scene Investigations cordoned off the area and carried out a search for clues.

The body bore no form of identification.