A 20-year-old man from Chief Nyajena’s area in Masvingo has been sentenced to five years in prison for attempted r_pe following a harrowing incident that occurred on November 3, 2024.
The offender confronted a 37-year-old woman during her walk to Nyamande Business Centre, startling her by appearing n@ked and demanding s3xual relations.
In a frightening turn of events, he aggressively seized her by the hands and forced her to the ground, displaying a blatant disregard for her autonomy and safety.
However, the woman bravely fought back, managing to pull the man’s g3nitals, which caused him considerable pain and ultimately allowed her to escape from his clutches.
After making a report to the police, officers swiftly acted on the woman’s complaint, leading to the man’s arrest.
His trial culminated in a guilty verdict, and he was sentenced on November 8, 2024, by the Chiredzi Regional Magistrates Court.
