Police in Port Elizabeth are investigating a case of murder after the body of an unknown man was found close to the Gelvandale Sports Grounds in Stanford Road.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg says Gelvandale SAPS responded to a complaint at 5.30 am on Thursday.
She says patrollers came across the body and alerted the police.
Janse van Rensburg says the deceased had visible injuries and burn wounds.
His identity is unknown at this stage.