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Man jailed for assault over HIV dispute
16 Apr 2026 at 10:22hrs |
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A 38-year-old man from Southlea Park has been sentenced to an effective nine months in prison after assaulting his girlfriend following a dispute over his HIV status.
The accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before the Mbare Magistrates' Court facing charges of physical abuse. He was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, with three months suspended on condition of good behaviour.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the incident occurred on March 8, 2026, at Southlea Park shopping centre.
Prosecutors told the court that the man repeatedly punched his 31-year-old girlfriend in the face after she accused him of infecting her with HIV.
Medical evidence was presented during the trial to confirm the extent of the injuries sustained by the victim, which formed a key part of the State's case.
The court ruled that the assault warranted custodial sentencing, underscoring the seriousness with which acts of domestic violence are treated under Zimbabwean law.
The accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before the Mbare Magistrates' Court facing charges of physical abuse. He was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, with three months suspended on condition of good behaviour.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the incident occurred on March 8, 2026, at Southlea Park shopping centre.
Medical evidence was presented during the trial to confirm the extent of the injuries sustained by the victim, which formed a key part of the State's case.
The court ruled that the assault warranted custodial sentencing, underscoring the seriousness with which acts of domestic violence are treated under Zimbabwean law.
Source - newsday
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