Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing 13-year-old boy for beating her 7-year-old son

A 33-year-old woman from Chinhoyi in Zimbabwe has been charged with attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed a 13-year-old boy who had assaulted her minor son.

Monalisa Choguya of 188 Single Quarters was accused of stabbing Tonderai Kamhuka of 1644B Single Quarters, Mpata with a knife for beating her 7-year-old son for trespassing. 

The suspect reportedly stabbed the teenager on the back of the head and in the stomach after her son reported the incident to her. 

Mashonaland West police spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove said the incident occurred on the 23rd of February 2021 around 10 am.

Tonderai sustained a deep wound in the stomach which left his bowels protruding and a deep gush on the back of the head following the heinous attack.  The accused also sustained a cut on her left hand.

While Tonderai was rushed to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Parirenyatwa, Choguya was arrested and taken into custody.