Man stabbed on armpit during beer drink

Lisa Mangena, Court Reporter
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo allegedly stabbed a fellow drinker on the armpit following an argument at a bar in Magwegwe suburb.

Given Ndlovu allegedly attacked Mr Aniva Simao at Seawaters Sports Bar in December last year.

Ndlovu yesterday appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Ms Tancy Dube facing a charge of assault.

He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody to April 16 for trial.

Ndlovu said he did not use a knife but “accidentally” hurt Mr Simao with a bottle.

“We had an argument with Simao that degenerated into a fight but l didn’t stab him,” he said.

The prosecutor, Mrs Thembani Dube said Simao went out of the bar and met Ndlovu in a corridor.

“Ndlovu accused Simao of pushing him. The two had an argument and it degenerated into a fight.

“Ndlovu drew a knife and stabbed Simao on his right armpit,” said the prosecutor.

The court heard that Simao was ferried to hospital where he sought medical attention.

– @LissahMangena