A Thai man accused of murdering a Melbourne good Samaritan fears for his safety behind bars, a court has heard.
Sarud Seehaverachart, 31, was returned from Thailand to face a murder charge over the 2009 death of Luke Mitchell who was killed when he tried to break-up a scuffle outside a Melbourne nightclub.
Seehaverachart surrendered himself to Australian authorities in Bangkok on Thursday in response to Australia's extradition request.
His lawyer told Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday his client had concerns for his welfare and safety behind bars.
Magistrate Peter Reardon acknowledged the concerns but said as Seehaverachart faced a murder charge no bail would be granted.
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The court also heard that DNA evidence and fingerprints will be taken from Seehaverachart.
Telephone intercept material will also be analysed by police before Seehaverachart's next court hearing.
He was remanded in custody until April 4 where he will face a committal mention hearing.
Co-accused Thatiya Terdputham, a dual Thai-Australian citizen, appeared in court last September charged with murder after being extradited from Thailand.
He will face a committal mention in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday.
Mr Mitchell, a chef, died after being bashed and stabbed as he attempted to help a man being assaulted outside a nightclub in Melbourne's north.
