The body of a man said to be a refugee has been discovered near the Lorengau Primary School today.
Manus Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, confirmed the death with Loop PNG. Police allege it was a suicide case.
His identity is yet to be determined. Police were at the scene at the time this story was published.
PPC Yapu said the body was found hanging near the Lorengau Primary School.
Students from the school discovered the decomposed corpse, which is said to have been there for about three days.
The deceased was also said to be mentally ill.
More updates to come from Manus.
(A Behrouz Boochani picture of refugees at the Manus camp on Lombrum)