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B-Metro Reporter
A CHEGUTU woman has been convicted of child cruelty after brutally assaulting her 13-year-old stepson over untidy blankets.
The 27-year-old appeared before the Chegutu Magistrates’ Court and was found guilty of ill-treating a minor under her care.
According to court evidence, on 10 April, the woman flew into a rage after her stepson failed to fold his blankets. She repeatedly slapped and punched the child on the head and even bit him on the back, leaving him with visible injuries.
The savage attack took place at their home in Chegutu’s Industrial Area. Unable to take the abuse, the terrified boy fled the house and reported the matter to the police.
The woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison. However, 4 months were suspended for five years on condition she does not reoffend, while the remaining 6 months were set aside if she completes 210 hours of community service.
