The St. Catherine south police are investigating an alleged case of jungle justice in Hellshire, following reports that citizens attacked a man they accused of killing an elderly resident yesterday.

The elderly man has been identified as Joseph Pitt of Hellshire.

While the identity of the alleged attacker is not yet known.

Councillor for the Hellshire division Vanrick Preddie said based on reports, Pitt was attacked along the beach yesterday, and the body of a man believed to be his attacker, was found today.