By Ndinatsei Mavodza
GUTU – A drinking session at Runyowa Business Centre, Gutu ended in violence after a 37-year-old man was allegedly attacked with an empty beer bottle during an argument.
Masvingo Deputy Provincial Police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Masauso Patinyu, confirmed the attempted murder case which occurred on February 28, 2026 at around 8PM.
The victim, Tinei Musekiwa (37) was drinking beer with Blessing Machimbidzofa (44) and his father, Gilbert Machimbidzofa, when an argument reportedly broke out between father and son.
According to police, the disagreement escalated with Blessing allegedly pushing his father during the altercation.
Musekiwa reportedly attempted to intervene in an effort to stop the confrontation.
However, his attempt to mediate between the two triggered a violent reaction from Blessing who picked up an empty beer bottle and struck Musekiwa once on the left side of the abdomen.
Musekiwa sustained a deep cut from the bottle attack and was rushed to Gutu Rural Hospital, where he was admitted in a stable condition.
Machimbidzofa was arrested on March 1.
Assistant Inspector Patinyu urged members of the public to exercise restraint and resolve disputes peacefully.
“We urge members of the public to find peaceful ways of resolving conflict and avoid violence,” he said.
The incident adds to a growing number of alcohol related violent disputes reported at business centres and drinking establishments across the country, where minor disagreements often escalate into serious or fatal confrontations.
In a recent case in Bulawayo’s Emakhandeni suburb, a drinking session between two friends reportedly turned deadly after one allegedly attacked the other following a dispute while walking home.
Authorities continue to encourage responsible drinking and peaceful conflict resolution to prevent avoidable loss of life.
