KOLLAM: An elderly man was beaten to death by a youth after the former questioned him for riding bike at a breakneck speed in the locality. The deceased has been identified as Mundakkal native Sivaprasad (60). Police have arrested the youth named Nixon (21) in connection with the incident.

The incident took place by 7 pm on Monday in front of Sivaprasad's house after he scolded Nixon for overspeeding. Following this, Nixon attacked the elderly man and continued to beat him till he fell unconscious. Though Sivaprasad was rushed to the nearby hospital, he soon succumbed to his injuries. Nixon was arrested later by the Commissioner's squad. Sivaprasad's body was cremated on Tuesday. He is survived by wife Shayamala, daughter Priyanka and son Praveen.