Man sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for attempted murder
Fara Mugumbwi used an electric chainsaw and injured two people in Rhodesfield.
Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court sentenced Farai Mugumbwi (37) to an effective 14 years’ imprisonment on September 29.
Mugumbwi was sentenced after he was found guilty of attempted murder for an incident that occurred on November 8 in 2019.
“The incident is reported to have occurred on Kittyhawk Street, Rhodesfield, where Mugumbwi used a chainsaw and injured two people,” said Capt Jethro Mtshali, spokesperson for Kempton Park SAPS.
“One of the victims has their arms cut and the other was injured on the back while running. Due to the serious injuries they sustained, both were hospitalised for several days.”
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Mtshali also said the victims were injured as they had tried to stop Mugumbwi, who was trying to steal bricks nearby.
“The case was investigated by the versatile and committed detective, Sgt Welcome Shabalala, who went out of his way to trace and locate Mugumbwi at his hideout in Thembisa on November 20, 2019,” explained Mtshali.
“The detective has ensured that justice is served for the victims by ensuring Mugumbwi does not get bail until his sentencing.”
The Kempton Park SAPS station commander, Brig Lindani Ndlovu, welcomed the sentencing and is proud of the dedication of the detective and commended him for his work.
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