Aliki Livai Tiko [Middle] is charged with one count of murder.

A 24-year-old man who allegedly murdered an elderly caretaker in Viwawa, Navua appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

Aliki Livai Tiko is charged with one count of murder and theft.

It is alleged that he assaulted the victim and stabbed him several times before robbing him, and left him in a drain where his body was discovered on February 6th.

The matter has been transferred to the High court.

Tiko has been remanded and the matter has been adjourned to March 1st.