An angry mob in Kasungu district has assaulted to death a man suspected to have broken into two houses to steal assorted items.

Kasungu police spokesperson Sub inspector Joseph Kachikho identified the deceased as 28-year-old John Mbewe Chama from Mtondo village in the area of Chief Kaomba in Kasungu.

Kachikho said Chama allegedly broke into two houses but was seen by a daughter to the owner of the first house who shouted for help.

“Chama was later apprehended and taken to Kanyungwe stream within Kaning’a village by the angry mob who assaulted him heavily,” he said.

Kachikho said investigations are underway to arrest those behind the act and has condemned the act saying it jeopardizes police investigations.

Chama hailed from Mtondo Village in Traditional Authority Kaomba in Kasungu.