Police officer jailed 18 months for assaulting suspect

 

Zim Now Writer

A Harare-based police officer, Tatenda Nyamutova, has been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting a suspect who was in cells.

The 32-year-old was convicted by magistrate Nyaradzo Manokore after a full trial.

He will, however, spend 18 months in jail after the magistrate suspended six months on condition of good behaviour.

It is the court's case that on July 13, 2021 around 11pm, Nyamutova arrested Tendai Everton Rusere on allegations of unlawful entry.

Nyamutova took Rusere to Southerton Police Station where upon arrival he inserted an iron bar between his legs and hands and assaulted him all over the body with a baton stick.

The complainant sustained injuries as a result of the assault.

The court heard that Rusere was medically examined and a compiled medical affidavit was used in court as evidence.