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Crime Reporter
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on allegations of killing a friend during a “kickboxing match” while they were herding cattle in Gokwe last Thursday.

The boy who has since been released into the custody of his parents is still assisting police with investigations.

Police said the boy allegedly kicked his friend also aged 15 on the groin area who then fell down and started sweating. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“Police in Gokwe are investigating a murder case where a minor aged 15 fatally kicked a fellow minor aged 15 during a kickboxing match whilst herding cattle at Gandiwa grazing lands on January 20, 2022.

“The victim was kicked on the groin area, fell down and started sweating. His condition continued deteriorating and he died before being taken to hospital,” he said.