The mutilated body of a man was discovered at a house on Liguanea Terrace in St Andrew on Tuesday evening.

The dead man has been identified as 34-year-old Hanif Fuller.

Information gathered by THE STAR is that a neighbour reportedly found the body and notified the police.

According to reports, the body which was found nude, had several stab wounds and the throat appeared slashed.

Homicide detectives are now probing the incident to ascertain the motive behind the attack and apprehend whoever is responsible.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact 119 or the nearest police station.