Chegutu Woman Sentenced for Hitting and Biting Stepson After Blanket Folding Argument
A 27-year-old woman from Chegutu has been found guilty by the Chegutu Magistrates’ Court of mistreating her 13-year-old stepson.
The conviction stems from an incident on April 10, 2025, when she assaulted the boy after accusing him of not folding his blankets at their home in the Industrial Area.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, during the assault, the woman reportedly struck the child multiple times on the head with both open hands and fists, in addition to biting him on the back, resulting in visible injuries. The victim managed to escape the home and subsequently reported the incident to the police.
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As a consequence of her actions, the court sentenced her to 10 months in prison. However, four months of the sentence were suspended for five years, contingent upon her not committing a similar offense.
The remaining six months will be served on the condition that she completes 210 hours of community service.
