Police spokesperson Dimakatso Mooi, says the beheaded body of an 18-year-old man was found dumped in a water pipe just outside town in the early hours of Sunday. She says preliminary investigations led the police to a shanty where the head was found hidden under a bed and a 16-year-old boy was taken in for questioning.

"It is not clear at this stage what has led to this gruesome act".

She confirms the police in Pampierstad are investigating a case of murder.

"The police request that anyone who may have information about this incident to please contact the Station Commander on 082 822 3077 or the Crime stop line on 08600 10111. All information received will be treated as confidential," she said.

OFM News