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'Cop assaulted me first'
12 Mar 2016 at 20:44hrs | Views
Assault is a crime and a Mutare man risks spending the next four months in prison if he fails to pay $200 fine after being convicted of assaulting a police officer.
George Chipunza (34) pleaded guilty to the charges of assault when he appeared before Mutare magistrate, Mr Langton Mukwengi.
Mr Fletcher Karombe prosecuted.
Chipunza was sentenced to four months imprisonment. He was, however, asked to pay a $200 optional fine.
It was the State's case that Chipunza assaulted Constable David Makunya at ZRP Sakubva Charge Office when he has assaulted his wife.
"Chipunza and wife had come to settle a domestic dispute at the police station where Chipunza had been the instigator of the violence towards his wife.
"Asked to answer questions regarding the assault by Constable Makunya, Chipunza turned violent and assaulted the police officer," said Karombe.
Responding to the allegations, Chipunza told the court that he had retaliated after the police officer had assaulted him first.
"Your Worship, Constable Makunya assaulted me first. I even have injuries all over my body and I request medical treatment since I am in pain," he begged the court.
George Chipunza (34) pleaded guilty to the charges of assault when he appeared before Mutare magistrate, Mr Langton Mukwengi.
Mr Fletcher Karombe prosecuted.
Chipunza was sentenced to four months imprisonment. He was, however, asked to pay a $200 optional fine.
It was the State's case that Chipunza assaulted Constable David Makunya at ZRP Sakubva Charge Office when he has assaulted his wife.
"Chipunza and wife had come to settle a domestic dispute at the police station where Chipunza had been the instigator of the violence towards his wife.
"Asked to answer questions regarding the assault by Constable Makunya, Chipunza turned violent and assaulted the police officer," said Karombe.
Responding to the allegations, Chipunza told the court that he had retaliated after the police officer had assaulted him first.
"Your Worship, Constable Makunya assaulted me first. I even have injuries all over my body and I request medical treatment since I am in pain," he begged the court.
Source - manicapost
