Four men accused in the stabbing and killing of 22-year-old Peter Bocky Amwaalwa made their first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court.

Amwaalwa was found dead in a pool of blood by members of the police on patrol in Mondesa more than a week ago.

Suspects Ellen Goa-Eiseb (17), Linden Duwe (27), Sidney Jooste (24), and John Meriri (25) face a charge of murder each.

The four, among them a minor, are suspected of inflicting stabbing wounds on Amwaalwa, which caused his death.

The state, represented by Anita Likius, objected to the granting of bail to the accused, saying the investigation is still in its infancy stage and that the accused may interfere with witnesses.

The prosecution also argues that granting them bail will not be in the interest of the administration of justice and that there is an arrest that is still outstanding.

Magistrate Olivier had to restrain one of the accused as he attempted to provide evidence of what transpired on the day of the stabbing before the proceedings reached the trial stage.

They are remanded in police custody.