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Charred body of unknown man found in PE building


Police in Port Elizabeth have opened up an inquest after the body of an unknown man was found burnt beyond recognition in a building in Newton Park.

Police Spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says Atlas security was busy patrolling the area when they noticed smoke coming from a building in 7th avenue.

She says they alerted the fire brigade who managed to extinguish the flames.

Colonel Naidu says upon further investigation the body of a man was found inside.

She says the building is used for refuge and it is suspected that the victim might have been a vagrant who was sleeping there.