Detectives from the Major Crime Division are continuing with investigations into the suspicious death of a man whose body was found near Gorge Road yesterday morning.

The body has been identified as 41-year-old local Katherine man, Mr Ray Niceforo.

Detective Superintendent Richard Bryson said Police would urgently like to speak to anyone who has information that can assist Detectives.

“In particular, Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen or spoken to Mr Niceforo between Friday 21 October and yesterday morning (Tuesday 25 October).

“We would also like to speak to anyone that observed any persons or vehicles at a small roadside clearing, approximately 12.5kms past the Katherine Hospital, along Gorge road towards Katherine Gorge, during that same period.

“Please contact Police if you observed or heard anything unusual in the vicinity of the unit complex at the corner of Victoria Highway & Quinn Street during the same time period,” said Detective Superintendent Bryson.

A crime scene still remains in the vicinity of Gorge Road, between Katherine Hospital and the Katherine Gorge. One lane will remain closed until further notice. Please adhere to all traffic direction in place.

Police are appealing to anyone with any information about the death or anyone that may have observed any suspicious behaviour to call them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Your calls can remain anonymous.

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