By Takudziridzwa Nyama
A Kwekwe man, Tinomutenda Jubani aged 26 years old has been convicted of assault after a violent altercation over money.He was arraigned before the Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), states that the offence was committed at Mbizo in Kwekwe where the offender proceeded to the complainant’s house to collect his money.
An altercation arose when the complainant explained that he didn’t have the money.
The offender became angry and physically assaulted the complainant leaving him with visible injuries on his private parts.
The offender was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment of which 6 months was suspended. The remaining 12 months was suspended on condition that the offender performs 420 hours of community service.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe encourages members of the public to desist from violence and resolve their disputes amicably or seek third party mediation.