The Nyanga Community Policing Forum (CPF) is appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of those involved in the murder of an adult man.

CPF secretary Dumisani Qwebe says community members took the law into their own hands after the deceased was allegedly caught in the act of committing a house robbery.

“We condemn such acts in the strongest form and appeal to communities not to take the law into your own hands. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward. We want to be more vigilant this year and work with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure justice prevails.”

Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed that the Nyanga police have registered a murder case for investigation.

“The body of a 25-year-old male was found on Monday morning, in Sakhwatsha Street, Brown’s Farm. Police members attended to the crime scene where they found the victim who was burnt and had multiple injuries. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and arrests are yet to be made.”

Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.