Police in Salima are looking for unknown suspects who have murdered an elderly man who is in his 40s in the district.

Salima Police Spokesperson Jacob Khembo confirmed the development, saying the deceased is yet to be identified.

According to Khembo, it was suspected that the man drowned in Lingadzi River on Thursday, at Traditional Authority (T/A) Khombedza in Salima.

According to the investigation, a report from Salima district hospital now indicates that the deceased man died of brain damage a clear indication of foul play.