The security guards of the hospital discovered the body at 04:50 this morning (Friday) in Hospital Road, nearby the entrance to the parking area.<\/p>\n
He had a gaping wound on his head, but the blood on his face was already dry. The victim\u2019s clothes were soaking wet,<\/p>\n
\u2022 A murder docket was opened shortly after the incident.<\/p>\n
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