Online Reporter
Kimberley Chitambara [email protected]
A 26-YEAR-OLD Chirumanzu man has been sentenced to five years in prison after he brutally stabbed his neighbour, ripping open his stomach and leaving his intestines exposed.
Simon Tawanda Magede of Rangwa Village was convicted of attempted murder by Bulawayo regional magistrate Mr Mark Dzira.
He will, however, serve an effective three years after the magistrate suspended two years for five years on condition he does not commit a similar offence during that period.
Prosecuting, Mr Jethro Mada told the court that on July 24 at around 4AM, the complainant was sleeping in his zinc-sheet cabin when he was awakened by the sound of stones being thrown onto the roof.
He went outside to investigate and found Magede pelting the house with stones. When he apprehended him, a violent scuffle ensued during which Magede drew a knife and stabbed the complainant several times.
The victim sustained three cuts on the buttocks, five deep cuts on the right leg and a severe stab wound to the stomach that left his intestines protruding.
Magede fled from the scene, leaving the complainant bleeding profusely. Family members rushed to rescue him and he was taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital where he is still admitted.
A police report was made and investigations led to Magede’s arrest.
