Mental patient strikes man dead in Kwekwe CBD

Zim Now Writer

A 23-year-old man was struck on the head with a stone by a mental patient and died on admission at Kwekwe General Hospital.

Police confirmed the tragedy which occurred in Kwekwe central business district on July 26.

“Police confirms a case of murder which occurred in Kwekwe CBD on 26 July 2023 around 0700 hours,” Midlands provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko said.

The now-deceased 23-year-old from Rutendo suburb in Redcliff was reportedly in the company of a friend.

“Allegations are that a 23-year-old Redcliff man was walking along a pavement in the company of a friend. He was suddenly hit by a stone hailed by Rodrick Hove aged 21 of Redcliff who is suspected to be mentally ill Hove who was going in the opposite direction picked the stone from the ground.

“The complainant was stuck on the back of the head and he fell down unconscious. Hove was apprehended by members of the public and is in police custody while the victim later passed on whilst admitted at the hospital,” Mahoko said.