KAREEM Stewart, who is accused of beating a man to death, on Monday, made an appearance in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and was remanded to prison by Magistrate Ann McLennan.

Stewart called “Rims” was not required to plead to the murder charge.

The allegation against him is that, he, on January 27, at Camp Street, murdered Mark Benjamin.

According to information provided, at about 03:30 hours, Benjamin was seen on CCTV footage obtained by the police, lying on the eastern side of Camp Street in the vicinity of the Teleperformance building.

Stewart was observed lashing Benjamin four times to his head. Benjamin later succumbed to his injuries. Stewart was subsequently arrested and told of the offence committed. He reportedly confessed to the crime in a caution statement.

The matter was adjourned until February 11.