A Chivi Rural District Council police officer has been jailed 30 days after attacking and injuring an errant motorist with a spike during a fistfight. Webster Jowanisi (39) was alternatively slapped with a $100 fine by Chivi resident magistrate Ms Perseverance Mukumba last week.

Jowanisi was convicted of assault on his own plea of guilty after admitting to hitting local motorist, Takemore Chikunda, during a scuffle at Ngundu Business Centre.

Chikunda sustained serious injuries on the palm and finger as a result of the attack.

Prosecutor Mr Andrew Ndaramira told the court that sometime last month, Chikunda, who was driving a Quantum vehicle stopped at Ngundu Business Centre to buy water melons from vendors by the roadside.

Jowanisi, who was part of a team of council police details approached Chikunda and advised him that he had been arrested for stopping at an un-designated point.

Tempers flared between Jowanisi and Chikunda as they started exchanging harsh words.

A fist fight then ensued between the pair, resulting in Jowanisi hitting Chikunda with a spike.

A report was made to police, leading to Jowanisi’s arrest and a medical report confirming Chikunda’s injuries was used in court as an exhibit.State media