The scene was processed and the body removed taken to the Linstead Hospital. - File photo

Man's body found on church compound in St Catherine

· The Gleaner

The Sligoville police in St Catherine have launched an investigation after the body of an unidentified man was found on the grounds of a church in Top Jackson district in the parish.

The police were called to the scene about 11:50 p.m. Sunday.

The decomposing body was clad in black sweatpants, a brown shirt and a pair of Crocs.

The scene was processed and the body removed taken to the Linstead Hospital where the man was pronounced dead.

It was later removed to a funeral home for post-mortem examination.

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