Man scalds nephew over cigarette dispute
Michael MashiriZim Now Court Correspondent An uncle who allegedly burnt his 22-year-old nephew with hot water has been charged with attempted murder.The accused, Pearson Munhumayengwa, 49, of Kambuzum...
Michael Mashiri
Zim Now Court Correspondent
An uncle who allegedly burnt his 22-year-old nephew with hot water has been charged with attempted murder.
The accused, Pearson Munhumayengwa, 49, of Kambuzuma 4, will appear in court on August 15, 2024.
Munhumanyengwa and the complainant were living together. The complainant warned his uncle not to light his cigarette on an electric stove.
The court was informed that this did not go well with Munhumayengwa who followed the complainant to his room and poured hot water on him.
He was severely burnt on the chest, forehead and hands.
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