Police are seeking assistance to trace suspects who murdered a 10-year-old girl. Image via: Adobe Stock
Young girl last seen on Friday, 21 July found murdered
The body of a 10-year-old girl who was reportedly last seen on Friday, 21 July was found with burn wounds in Airport Valley, Walmer.
Police are seeking assistance to trace suspects who murdered a 10-year-old girl. Image via: Adobe Stock
Police in Walmer, Eastern Cape are urgently seeking assistance in tracing the suspect/s allegedly involved in the murder of a 10-year-old girl.
The body was found on Monday afternoon 24 July 2023, in Airport Valley.
BODY OF YOUNG GIRL FOUND WITH BURN WOUNDS
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Eastern Cape, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg said it is alleged that at approximately 17:00, SAPS Walmer responded to a complaint of a body lying in a vandalised house in Airport Valley.
“Upon arrival, the community pointed out the body of a girl. She had visible burn wounds on her body. The child has been identified however a formal identification will be done before her identity can be released,” she explained.
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The young girl was reportedly last seen on Friday, 21 July 2023 and she was never reported missing.
“The motive for the murder is unknown and the investigation is ongoing,” the police spokesperson added.
Police have appealed to anyone who can assist in the investigation or in tracing the suspect/s to contact SAPS Walmer on 041 5094030 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
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