By A Correspondent- Four men appeared in court on allegations of murdering a suspected thief.

Alois Banda, (22) Brighton Mubwata (30) Whyman Tsatse (26) and Cyril Baatjes (44) were remanded in custody to November 22 when they appeared before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo.

The quartet was advised to approach the High Court for bail application.

Allegations are that on November 4, Banda apprehended the now deceased, whose name and age are yet to be established, after he had entered into a yard in Ridgeview.

The court heard that Banda and Takudzwa Saidi, who is still at large, started assaulting the man with sticks.

They accused him of trespassing with the intention to steal.

The two also poured water on the man before dragging him to Skymaster Drive where they were joined by the other three in taking turns to assault him.

Banda denied ever assaulting the deceased man.

But, the magistrate told him to make his submissions to the High Court.

Zebediah Bofu appeared for the State. H Metro