Boy (13) found hanging from shrub

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Chirumanzu was on Sunday found hanging from a shrub in what police suspect to be a murder case.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the incident saying police have since arrested the boy’s 17-year-old step-sister who is suspected to have fatally assaulted him.

“Police (are) investigating a suspected murder case whereby a 13-year-old boy died under unclear circumstances.

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