ZRP Hunts For Woman Filmed Beating Child With Cooking Stick, Burning Hands On Flame

Police say a woman captured in a viral video assaulting a young boy will face the full force of the law, including a possible charge of attempted murder.

In the footage, the woman, who was speaking Shona, is seen “disciplining” the child by beating him with a cooking stick before forcing his hands onto an open gas flame. The video has sparked widespread outrage on social media.

In a statement issued on Monday, 23 March, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said they were aware of the incident and appealed to members of the public for information that could help identify and locate the suspect. Reads the statement:

“The ZRP has taken note of a disturbing viral video involving a child abuse incident circulating on social media platforms in which a woman is clearly seen assaulting a minor and forcing the child to touch a blazing gas stove.

“The ZRP is appealing for information which may assist in the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect captured in the video.

“Meanwhile, the relatives or guardians of the minor are urged to come forward and report the matter at the nearest police station to facilitate investigations.

“The ZRP assures the public that once the suspect is arrested, she will face the full wrath of the law, including charges of attempted murder.”

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