By A Correspondent- Smart Mbonga (36), who bashed his  wife Privilege Chiworiso(31) a police officer based in Shamva after accusing her of cheating has been convicted.

Bindura magistrate RuramaiChitumbura sentenced Mbonga to six months in prison for the offence

The magistrate however suspended the  three months custodial sentence on condition of good behavior and payment of a $6000 fine.

In passing the sentence Chitumbura said both parties were not in good books hence there was room for lying hence she passed a lighter sentence.

Prosecutor Carson Kundiona alleged on February 10,Chiworeso was with her friend Grace Mhandu when herhusband started accusing her of having an extra marital affair.

He became violent and pushed Mhandu aside and attackedhis wife with a pocket knife.

After the attack the accused stormed out leaving his  wife in pain in the company of  herfriend.

She reported the matter to the police leading to the arrest of accused.