A 34-year-old man charged with murder has been committed to the Court of General Gaol by the High Bailiff, Michael Moyle.
Simon Paul Leece, of Fairfield Terrace in Douglas, is accused of murdering builder Terence Losh in Demesne Road on March 22.
He's also charged with damaging property with intent to danger life, and arson destroying property with intent to endanger life.
The offences were allegedly committed in Clarke Street, Peveril Street and a yard in Bucks Road on March 21 and 22 this year.
Mr Moyle remanded the defendant in custody and, at the request of his advocate, issued what's known as the alibi warning.
Reporting restrictions were not lifted.

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