The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arr3st of four adults linked to the brutal @ss@ult of two minors, aged 8 and 11, in Muchenje Village, located in the Mutumba area of Madziwa.
The v!olent incident transpired on November 20, 2024.
A shocking video that surfaced on Crime Watch Zimbabwe captured the horrific scene, showing the two young boys being mercilessly beaten by an adult male clad in blue trousers.
In the footage, the @ss@ilant is heard commanding the children to remove their clothes so he could continue his @tt@ck.
One of the boys, clearly terrified, informed the @tt@cker that he was not wearing any underwear, to which the man callously dismissed his concern.
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The brutality escalated as bystanders, including a woman, encouraged the perpetrator. Another woman, wielding a small log, joined in on the @ss@ult, striking the children on their heads.
Though a bystander attempted to intervene and restrain her, the woman appeared determined to continue her v!olent actions.
The individuals arrested in connection with this grievous incident include Theresa Kavhuta, 53; Sabina Mucherahowa, 37; Bridget Tshuma, 28; and Leopold Tom, 30.
All four are reported to be neighbors of the children’s mother.
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and additional legal actions will be taken to pursue justice for the victims.
In the aftermath of the assault, both boys are said to be experiencing significant distress.
One of the children is currently unable to walk and requires urgent medical care.
