Police are asking for the public’s help as investigations continue into the discovery of a partially decomposed man found inside a vehicle at the old Ottos School compound, just off All Saints Road.

Officers were alerted around midday on Monday, 2 February, after a report was made to the 911 emergency hotline. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department, the Serious Crimes Unit and the Forensic Evidence Recovery Unit responded and sealed off the area, which is used as a panyard.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Frankie Thomas confirmed the discovery, saying the focus is now on identifying the deceased. He urged anyone with a missing relative to come forward.

A district medical doctor pronounced the man dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department or any police station.