Suluman Tyob (26), accused of causing the death of Henrico Oosthuizen (17), made a brief appearance in the Newcastle District Court this morning (December 17) for bail information.

It was confirmed by the court that Tyob has been charged with a schedule 5 offence.

Tyob is facing murder charges after an altercation between him and Oosthuizen in Gemsbok Avenue in Hutten Heights, that turned deadly.

He will re-appear in court on December 24 for an official bail application.

He remains in custody until then.

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