Body of unidentified man found in Tunapuna

The body of an unidentified man was discovered at Macoya Road, Tunapuna, in the vicinity of the bus route around 1 am yesterday. A passerby who discovered the body contacted the Tunapuna Police who went to the scene. Reports revealed that the man, who was fully clothed, appeared to have been shot in the left arm and his body dumped in Tunapuna. He appeared to be in his 40s, with a strong build and of African descent. The police found no form of national identification.

A party of officers led by Sgts Daniel and Abraham and others went to the scene along with a District Medical Officer. The body was ordered removed to the Forensic Science Centre. Police investigators said yesterday that the man was killed elsewhere and his body dumped in Tunapuna. Investigators are calling on members of the public to come forward and assist the police in identifying the body.