SOLDIERS conducting a trek in a forested area off North Post Road, Diego Martin, made a grim discovery on Tuesday afternoon, when they stumbled upon the decomposing body of a man.

According to police reports, the body was spotted sometime after midday as the soldiers traversed the hilly terrain. Upon observing the remains, they notified police.

The victim, who is believed to be a man from Agostini Terrace, Diego Martin, was found lying on an incline with his hands tied behind his back. A tie was also fastened around his neck, and initial observations suggested the body bore a gunshot wound to the head, police said.