Epworth woman arrested for assaulting, burning child

Comm Paul Nyathi

Herald Correspondent

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested a 36-year-old Epworth woman for allegedly assaulting and burning her child with a gas stove.

Mercy Kawesa of Overspill, Epworth, was taken into custody following the circulation of a disturbing video allegedly showing her committing the offence.

ZRP national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest in a statement released this (Wednesday) morning.

“The ZRP reports the arrest of Mercy Kawesa (36) of Overspill, Epworth, Harare, for allegedly brutally assaulting and burning her child with a gas stove recently,” he said.

Commissioner Nyathi said the suspect claimed she was punishing the minor for allegedly stealing items from a local tuckshop.

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