EDWIN MOYO
REDCLIFF-A Redcliff pedestrian was allegedly murdered by a mentally challenged man while walking along a pavement in Kwekwe Central Business District on 26 July 2023 at around 7am.
According to the Police, a 23-year-old Redcliff man was walking along a pavement in the company of a friend when he was suddenly hit by a stone by Rodrick Hove (21) of Redcliff who is suspected to be mentally ill.
Hove who was walking in the opposite direction picked up a stone and hit the deceased on the head who fell down unconscious.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the arrest of the suspect.
“Hove was apprehended by members of the pubilc and is in Police custody whilst the victim later passed on whilst admitted in Hospital,” Said Mahoko.
