An angry mob in Nsanje district have killed a 21 year old man suspected of stealing mobile phone.

Spokesperson for Nsanje Police Station, Agnes Zalakoma has confirmed the development and identified the deceased as Stanford Andrea.

It is said Andrea was assaulted and completely burnt to death by an angry mob at Kandodo Trading Centre in the district.

He was suspected to have stolen a phone valued at MK45,000.

However, Zalakoma said so far no arrest made.

Stanford Andrea hailed from Gooke village in the area of Senior Chief Mlolo in the district.