3 dead bodies discovered in burnt building at Chinatown

Three dead-bodies have been discovered in one of the burned buildings in Chinatown yesterday but two have yet to be removed.

The RSIPF Media Unit confirmed to SBMOnline this morning that the discovery was made yesterday and Fire officers were called to assist clear the building that allowed police to locate the dead bodies. However, because of debris in the razed shop only one was removed, two others will be today.

Police say they were not in a position to identify the bodies at this stage.

Chinatown was at the heart of rioting and looting on Thursday that ended up in the burning of buildings there in the past two days.

Police say further details will be released later.

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