Police in Kasese have launched an investigation into the death of an unidentified man, believed to be in his late 20s, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a suspected assault along Crescent Road in Kasese Municipality.
According to authorities, a concerned resident alerted police at around 5:00 a.m. on Sunday after discovering the badly beaten victim abandoned by the roadside.
A police patrol team responded immediately and transported the man to Kasese Municipal Health Centre III for emergency medical attention. Despite the medical team’s efforts, he was pronounced dead a few hours later.
Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, confirmed the incident and revealed that one suspect had been arrested to assist with the ongoing investigation.
“Inquiries are still ongoing, and we shall update the public on the progress,” Tumushime said.
Police are urging members of the public to share any information that could help identify the deceased or aid in the investigation.
