Online Reporter
Dalyn Chigwizura [email protected]
A 30-year-old Bulawayo man who allegedly struck his 13-year-old daughter above the eye with a stone while intoxicated at a birthday party has appeared in court.
Ndabezinhle Dube, of Entumbane suburb, appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Jeconia Ncube facing a charge of physical abuse.
He was granted $30 bail and remanded to June 22 pending the production of a medical report.
Prosecutor Mr Tafara Dzimbanhete told the court that the complainant and the accused are father and daughter.
He said that on June 9, 2026, the accused and his family were hosting a birthday party at their place of residence.
The court heard that the accused allegedly became intoxicated and began throwing stones. In the process, he struck his 13-year-old daughter above her right eye with a stone.
She sustained a deep cut and was referred to hospital for medical attention, Mr Dzimbanhete said.
A police report was subsequently made, leading to the arrest of the accused, he added.
