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Woman beats up naked would-be-rapist

by Staff reporter
14 Nov 2024 at 13:44hrs | Views
A 20-year-old man from Chief Nyajena's area in Masvingo has been sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to rape a 37-year-old woman who was walking to Nyamande Business Centre.

According to court records, the incident occurred on November 3, 2024, around midday. The accused allegedly approached the woman, stripped naked, and jumped into her path, demanding sexual relations. He then grabbed her by the hands and forced her to the ground. However, the woman fought back, managing to overpower him and pull on his manhood, causing him intense pain. She then fled, leaving him writhing on the ground.

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe confirmed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "A 20-year-old man from Chief Nyajena's area in Masvingo was convicted of attempted rape and sentenced to five years in prison. The complainant resisted, pulled his manhood, and escaped, leaving the man writhing in pain. A report was made to the Police leading to his arrest."

Following the woman's report to the police, authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect, leading to his conviction for attempted rape. The case has been widely discussed as a testament to the resilience and courage of the victim in defending herself.

Source - the chroncile