Cape Town police searching for suspect linked to murder of another cop

CAPE TOWN - Cape Town police are searching for a suspect or suspects linked to the murder of one of their own who was found dead in Browns Farm, Philippi.

The 42-year-old man's body was discovered earlier on Tuesday.

He was declared dead on the scene and the circumstances surrounding his death are unknown at this stage.

Police say the matter is now in the hands of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation – widely known as the Hawks.