Anyway Pondo (18) and Keith Matanewa (19) of Southlawn Farm
are being charged with murder following the death of Langton Mandibvira, who
succumbed to injuries sustained from the assault.
Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi
yesterday confirmed the arrest of the duo.
“This is a painful incident. It is serious criminal conduct
to assault any other person and, therefore, youths are being urged to be
law-abiding and practise self-control as well as respect the elderly,” he said.
Police said on June 13 at around 6pm, Mandibvira was on his
way from Karimba School, where he had gone to watch a Euro 2020 soccer match
when he met the suspects.
It is reported that the suspects confronted him demanding
to know the results of the soccer match, but he kept quiet and proceeded with
his journey.
This irked the suspects, who then allegedly assaulted him
with fists, booted feet and an unknown object.
It is reported that the teenagers then left the deceased
lying unconscious and fled from the
scene. A fellow villager, who is said to have witnessed the
incident, went and informed fellow villagers, resulting in a police report
being made.
Mandibvira was taken to Marondera Provincial Hospital where
he was admitted. His condition later deteriorated and he was transferred to
Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, where he died.
The suspects were remanded in custody and are expected to
appear in court tomorrow. Newsday
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