Sithembinkosi L Jiyane
Crimes & Court Reporter
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Two men have appeared before the Tredgold Magistrates Court facing a serious charge of attempted murder following a violent assault that allegedly took place in the city earlier this month.
According to court documents filed at the Regional Court for the Province of Bulawayo, Emran Phiri (35) of Nkulumane 5 and Faston John (31) of Sizinda are accused of unlawfully attempting to kill Blessing Tinashe Kambashe (28), an unemployed resident of Sizinda.
The State alleges that on February 02, 2026, at around 1700hrs along 10th Avenue between H. Chitepo and Fort Street, the two accused, together with a third suspect identified only as Larry who is still at large, confronted Kambashe during what prosecutors describe as a misunderstanding.
Court papers state that the accused persons allegedly insisted that Kambashe, who was said to be intoxicated at the time, should go home. However, he reportedly did not comply with their instructions. The situation allegedly escalated into violence.
Prosecutors allege that the trio ganged up on the complainant and assaulted him repeatedly using open hands, clenched fists, a plastic chair and other unknown objects. The attack is said to have resulted in injuries all over his body.
Members of the public who were nearby reportedly intervened and assisted the complainant before he was referred to Mpilo Central Hospital for medical treatment and examination. The medical report in the matter is said to still be outstanding.
Following investigations, police arrested Phiri and John, while efforts to locate the third suspect are ongoing.
The accused are charged with attempted murder as defined in Section 189(1)(a)(b), read together with Section 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23].
The State alleges that the accused either intended to cause Kambashe’s death or realised there was a real risk or possibility that death could result from their actions.
The parties are not related.
Further proceedings are expected once the medical report is submitted to the court. The accused persons remain before the courts as investigations continue.
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