A man accused of murdering a Czech businessman following an argument in an East End chicken shop was remanded in custody today.
Zdenek Makar, 31, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of males wielding a heavy bike chain and lock late last Wednesday September 21.
He was also repeatedly kicked by the gang as he lay helpless on the pavement, it is said.
Mr Makar had stopped off at Perfect Fried Chicken on East India Dock Road on his way home to nearby Poplar after work drinks with catering and events firm Harbour & Jones.
Raymond Sculley, 29, is accused of being one of at least four people who attacked the businessman as he left after a brief row with a teenager inside.
Sculley spoke only to confirm his name and address when he appeared briefly at Thames Magistrates’ Court.
He indicated no plea to a single charge of murder.
A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been bailed until early October pending further enquiries.
Magistrate Phil Dean remanded Sculley, of Poplar, in custody ahead of a hearing at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.
