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Man @ssaults wife over television channel dispute

December 19, 2024
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Neighbour @ssaulted over gambling prize

 

In a concerning incident that underscores ongoing issues of domestic viol3nce, a 34-year-old man from Nehosho, Gweru, has been found guilty of both physical abu$e and malicious damage to property.

The case unfolded at the Gweru Magistrates’ Court, where the details of the brutal altercation between the man and his 35-year-old wife were brought to light.

The incident occurred on December 11, 2024, following a seemingly trivial disagreement related to changing television channels.

However, the situation escalated rapidly as tensions flared, leading to a viol3nt confrontation that left both the wife injured and household property irreparably damaged.

The man’s viol3nt outburst was not only aimed at his wife but extended to their shared possessions.

In a fit of rage, he used a brick to smash their 43-inch Samsung television and viol3ntly destroyed their DSTV decoder by hurling it against the wall.

Witnesses and evidence presented in court revealed that his physical as$ault on his wife was equally severe; he slapped her multiple times, struck her with his fists, and kicked her relentlessly with his booted feet.

The woman bravely reported the episode to the police, which ultimately led to the man’s arrest and the acknowledgment of the severity of the abus3 she suffered.

The financial loss incurred by the damaged property was valued at USD295, and crucially, no efforts were made to recover anything from the destroyed items.

In the court’s ruling, the offender received a sentence of 10 months in prison, underscoring the judicial system’s commitment to addressing domestic viol3nce and property offenses.

However, mitigating factors provided a more lenient outcome, as three months of his sentence were suspended for a period of five years.

Moreover, two months of the sentence were suspended on the condition that he compensates for the damaged property worth USD295, and a further five months were set aside contingent upon his completion of 315 hours of community service.

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe has taken this opportunity to issue a profound message to the public: violence is never a solution.

They encourage individuals experiencing conflict to engage in peaceful resolution methods or seek assistance through third-party mediation.

Tags: domestic violenceGweru

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