Hunt underway for suspect after a student is found dead in his room

An investigation is underway following the death of a 17-year-old student in Makoi on Friday night.

Police say the victim was found by a relative lying motionless inside his bedroom.

According to Police, prior to the discovery, a friend of the victim came by and was known to the family to be spending the night.

Police say when the relative checked on the two at around 10pm, she discovered the friend missing and the victim lying motionless.

They are searching for the suspect.

A post mortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death as investigations continue.