Three people who killed a man six years ago in a dispute over a 3-yuan (36 US cents) minibus fare discrepancy were finally arrested by police last week, reports Beijing Evening News.

In 1997, Yang Jun, Suo Qing and Liu Feng operated a private vehicle as a minibus between Deshengmen and the Changping District.

In August of that year, a doctor surnamed Li boarded the minibus and was asked to pay 5 yuan (60 US cents).

Dr Li insisted that the fare should be 2 yuan (24 US cents), then reminded the three that he knew their vehicle licence number and could complain to the relevant government departments.

Annoyed by Li's warning, the trio drove the doctor to a secluded place and beat him to death.

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