Body with gunshot wounds found near a Delft taxi rank

CAPE TOWN - A body's been found near a taxi rank in Delft.

The man was shot dead and it's believed the attack took place in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Police spokesperson, Anelisiwe Manyana: "Police members responded to the crime, where upon arrival they found the body of an unknown man with gunshot wounds sustained to his body. The motive behind this incident forms part of an ongoing investigation. The unknown suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested."