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Gqeberha police have confirmed that a body found in Addo Road on Thursday morning was that of missing Motherwell teenager, Avela Mtisha.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, said Swartkops police had attended a scene where the body of a male was found.
She said it was later established the family of the 17-year-old had alleged that he was kidnapped on Wednesday when he was sent to a nearby shop.
"A case of kidnapping was opened and a search was immediately activated by police," she said.
Naidu said the body found by police was later identified as that of Mtisha, Bira Road, in Unit 4A Motherwell.
Naidu said the youth had sustained a stab wound to the chest. She says the motive for the murder is not yet known.
Anyone who may have information that could assist should contact Motherwell police.
