Epworth man stabbed repeatedly for 'spurning' hero's burial
A 27-year-old man in Zimbabwe is in critical condition after being stabbed with a broken beer bottle for allegedly refusing to attend a national hero's burial. The suspect has been remanded in custody on charges of attempted murder.
Why it matters
The incident underscores extreme political polarization and the potential for violence surrounding state-sanctioned commemorative events.
Epworth man Dillon Chisango was allegedly stabbed multiple times and left for dead for 'refusing' to attend national hero Evaristo Dzihwema's burial on Monday.
The report is a factual account of a criminal court proceeding.
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