Online Reporter
Danisa Masuku
A police officer’s chill day watching soccer turned into a bloody mess after he was punched in the face and stomped on while trying to break up a bar fight in Mpopoma suburb.
Constable Howard Chirowodza, who was off-duty and in civilian clothes, had just finished watching a match at a local sports bar last Sunday when chaos broke out. A rowdy patron only identified as Prince reportedly went on a rampage, picking fights with everyone in sight.
“He was shouting and threatening people, saying he could beat everyone up. Then he just started swinging punches at anyone who came near him,” said a witness.
Chirowodza, seeing the mayhem, tried to restore order. But instead of respect for the badge, he caught a fist full of fury.
“Prince was in an uncompromising mood. He didn’t even hesitate. He charged at Chirowodza and punched him square in the face. Blood gushed from his nose as he crashed to the ground,” said the source. “Then Prince stomped on him while he was down.”
It took the bravery of a few bystanders to pull Prince off the injured cop. Chirowodza reportedly suffered neck injuries and was left shaken and bruised.
The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack and is still on the run.
The matter was reported at Western Commonage Police Station, but by the time of going to print, no arrests had been made.
Police are now hunting for the fugitive and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Bongani Ndlovu