A man from Chirumanzu employed as a herdboy allegedly assaulted a 68-year-old woman with a switch after she advised him not to milk cows because of deteriorating pastures.
Ajay Bopani (27) of Masiiwa village yesterday appeared before Gweru magistrate Judith Taruvinga facing assault charges.
Prosecutors said on March 22, Bopani was advised by his employer’s mother Maria Gwinyai not to milk cows because they were facing starvation.
However, the herdboy insisted he would not stop because he needed the milk for relish. The following day Gwinyai found Bopani preparing to milk the cows at her son’s homestead and an argument ensued.
Bopani allegedly used a switch to assault the hapless old woman on the head and hands.
Gwinyai sustained multiple injuries on her arms and suffered headaches as a result of the assault.
She was referred to St Theresa Hospital before making a police report that led to Bopani’s arrest.
Taruvinga remanded Bopani out of custody on $10 bail to April 9 for trial.-southen eye