At least 39 suspects who were arrested on Tuesday following the violence at Nsundwe in Lilongwe are expected to appear before court today for bail application.

The suspects were arrested following a protest by the community who were against President Peter Mutharika’s plans to hold a rally in Lilongwe.

The clashes in Nsundwe led to the death of a police officer, Usumani Imedi, who was stoned y the angry mob.