Detectives have opened an inquest docket after the discovery of a decomposing body in Heuningspruit, in the Free State, police say they were called to the scene and discovered the decomposing body in a dilapidated building near the Wolwelaagte Farm.

Police spokesperson Kelello Patsa says the deceased, believed to be a male between 30 and 45 years old was found wearing a green and white golf t-shirt with blue denim shorts.

The victim could not be identified as the body was found decomposed beyond identification.

According to Patsa, no visible injuries were spotted on the body and a post mortem examination will be conducted to determine the victims identity and cause of death.