Magistrate Joshua Nembaware emphasized the importance of peacefully resolving conflicts as he sentenced 35-year-old Lesson Moyo from Plumtree.
Moyo was fined $200 for assault and ordered to complete 210 hours of community service for malicious damage to property.
The case stemmed from an incident that occurred early last month when Moyo visited a local woman to propose a r0mantic relationship.
When she rejected his pr0p0sal, Moyo became enraged and accused her of having too much pride.
In a fit of anger, he grabbed a 20-litre tin full of oil and struck the woman, also damaging some of her belongings.
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The violent outburst only stopped when neighbors intervened and restrained him.
Following the incident, a police report was filed, which led to Moyo’s arrest.
In court, he admitted to the charges and explained that he had been drunk at the time of the @ss@ult, expressing remorse for his actions.
Prosecutor Selestine Madziwa presented the details of the case, and the court ultimately took into account Moyo’s admission of guilt and his contrition when determining his sentence.
Moyo was thus held accountable for his actions and received the imposed penalties.
