Crime and Courts
Mutare Court Denies Bail to Teens in Viral Gang-R@pe Case
Two 16-year-old male students from Masasi High School in Marange, Manicaland Province, faced charges of gang-r@ping a 17-year-old fellow student when they appeared in Mutare Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
The incident, which has caused significant public anger, was reportedly recorded in a video that spread widely on social media, prompting strong criticism.
The prosecution successfully argued against granting bail, citing the gravity of the crime and the intense public reaction. The court postponed the case to October 14 for further hearings.