Body found in Sophia trench

Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a so far unidentified man, whose body was found lying in a trench at Sophia, Georgetown on Friday.

Police Headquarters said the discovery was made at about 10:00 hrs at the intersection of Dennis Street and ‘B’ Field Sophia.

At the time, the body was clad in a black-and-white stripe jersey and long khaki pants.

His head was wrapped with a surgical bandage, Police said.

The Police and Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned after which the man was pronounced dead.

According to the Police, CCTV footage was retrieved from the area and will be reviewed as part of the investigation.

A post-mortem is also expected to be conducted soon.