A 70-year-old man from Glaudina Park is fighting for his life after being brutally attacked by his 27-year-old son in a shocking late-night incident.
The victim, David Godfrey Mlilo, survived the assault by pretending to be dead after his son, Prince Nqobile Mlilo, allegedly struck him multiple times with a brick.
Prince appeared before Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing attempted murder charges and was remanded in custody until November 5.
According to prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi, the attack occurred on October 13, 2025, when both father and son were at their home in Glaudina.
Earlier that evening, David had asked his son to take some medication after he complained of a headache.
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He later fell asleep on the sofa, unaware of the horror that was about to unfold.
He was suddenly awakened by a sharp blow to the head as Prince allegedly struck him with a brick. In a desperate attempt to protect himself, David raised his hands to block the blows, but the assault continued relentlessly.
The elderly man eventually collapsed, and Prince climbed on top of him, continuing to beat him with the brick. Realizing his life was in danger, David began screaming for help, but his cries went unanswered.
In a last attempt to survive, David pretended to be dead. Prince then stopped the assault and reportedly muttered in Shona, “Uyu ndapedza naye, rega ndiende kumukadzi wake” (“I’m done with him, let me go to his wife”).
He then headed toward the bedroom where his mother was, but the locked door prevented him from reaching her.
A police report was later filed, leading to Prince’s arrest.
David is currently hospitalised, recovering from serious head injuries.
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