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Community members blocked the entrance to the court and are vowing to torch the building if one of the accused is granted bail.

Threats of violence from angry Nomzamo Park residents have forced the Orlando Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg - hearing the bail application of a former senior Hawks officer - to move to another venue.

Six men are accused of mowing down at least 16 people when they stormed Mdlalose Tavern in July last year.

A former Hawks senior officer linked to the fatal Soweto tavern shooting that claimed 16 lives allegedly suffered a mild stroke while behind bars.