A thief was beaten ruthlessly, by a man whom he attempted to steal a bicycle from which was laid against a church wall.

The unidentified man was caught attempting to steal the bicycle which was parked in Choma area of Zambia.

According to reports, the bicycle owner ran out of the church after spotting thew suspected thief trying to ride his bicycle. The owner beat the young man mercilessly and left him wounded in the process, with blood gushing out from his nose.

The suspect was detained at the church and also said to have undergone serious prayers to cast out the demon of stealing.