A Mudzi man allegedly assaulted a fellow imbiber until he became unconscious after accusing him of stealing US$100 from him.
Tellmore Chatsakama of Chakatsama village, Mudzi, appeared in court last week facing assault charges.
Chatsakama pleaded guilty to the charge before Mutoko magistrate Rumbidzai Mhonda.
Prosecutors said on June 24, Chakatsama was drinking beer with his friend Wirimai Tsingano at Rwamba Business Centre in Mudzi.
Hell broke loose when Chakatsama lost his $100 note and accused his drinking mate of stealing it.
He picked a stone and struck Tsingano on the head, tripped him down, struck him with a wooden log before assaulting him with open hands.
He stopped assaulting him when the complainant lost consciousness. — Simba Sithole