Man’s body found in gutter

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia

The body of a 42-year old epileptic man was found in a gutter near the Ruimveldt Police Station early Wednesday morning.

Relatives identified him as Rocky Singh Salickram of Lot 1 Riverview, Ruimveldt.

His body was found about 6:30 AM, half an hour afterr he had left home.

They said the man was epileptic and “drank a lot.” He sustained bruises to his knees.’

It is believed that he fell backwards while sitting on a culvert.

A relative named Susan Hinds said the man had no trouble with anyone but whenever he “drank” boys in the area usually teased him.