Decomposed body found in St John

Police are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body in a bushy area at Upper Belle, Canefield, Hothersal, St John, on Wednesday morning.

According to The Barbados Police Service, the body was found around 9:15 a.m. while detectives from the Southern Division were investigating the disappearance of a man who was last seen on July 28.

Officers were directed to the location, where they discovered the body.

A medical doctor visited the scene and conducted an examination.

Police have classified the matter as an unnatural death and said investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the Oistins Police Station at 418-2608 or 418-2609