Man stabbed to death at a drinking joint in Mzimba

A 19 year old man was murdered Tuesday night at Ekwendeni Tavernin Mzimba, by unknown criminals.

Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Mzuzu Police, Paul Tembo said the deceased, ShingiraiMchizi, of Jere Village, Traditional Authority (TA)Mthwalo in Mzimba, was drinking beer at the Tavern.

“When the deceased went to answer the call of nature, he was attacked by unknown criminals. He was stabbed multiple times on the chest and head and was left unconscious,’’ he explained.

Tembo said Police took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

He said a medical report indicated that the victim died due to severe loss of blood.

The PRO said the Police are investigating the matter to track the culprits so that they should face the law.