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Man strikes senior citizen with a hoe over a stand dispute
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A 30-year-old man from Glendale, Prince Dandamera, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder for violently assaulting his neighbour with a hoe.
The sentence was handed down by Bindura Regional Magistrate Elisha Singano on Thursday.
According to Prosecutor Edward Katsvairo, the incident occurred on September 3 at stand number 3339 in Nhano area, where Dandamera was involved in a heated dispute with Henry Mufandadza over ownership of the property.
During the altercation, Mufandadza's 65-year-old wife, Emmi, attempted to intervene and stop the assault. Dandamera then turned on her, picked up a hoe, and severely bashed her, only stopping when she lost consciousness.
A police report was filed, leading to Dandamera's arrest and prosecution.
The court found him guilty of attempted murder and sentenced him to five years behind bars.
The sentence was handed down by Bindura Regional Magistrate Elisha Singano on Thursday.
According to Prosecutor Edward Katsvairo, the incident occurred on September 3 at stand number 3339 in Nhano area, where Dandamera was involved in a heated dispute with Henry Mufandadza over ownership of the property.
A police report was filed, leading to Dandamera's arrest and prosecution.
The court found him guilty of attempted murder and sentenced him to five years behind bars.
Source - Byo24news
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