Man sentenced for acid attack over snooker tokens dispute in Mberengwa

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ZVISHAVANE - A man from Mberengwa has been sentenced to six years in prison by the Zvishavane Magistrates Court for an acid attack on a fellow snooker player at a bar. 

Tafadzwa Mpofu, 26, was convicted of attempted murder under Section 189 as read with Section 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23, according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

The incident occurred on May 27, 2024, at Mutekedza Shops in Mberengwa. Mpofu and the victim, Riller Ndlovu, 29, were involved in a dispute over snooker tokens. 

Following the altercation, Mpofu left the scene only to return with a bottle of acid. He then poured the acid on Ndlovu's face and head before fleeing the scene.

A police report was subsequently filed, leading to Mpofu's arrest. Of his six-year sentence, one year was suspended for five years.