UK cops hunt Zimbabwean man

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By Staff Reporter

BRITISH cops have launched a TV appeal to nab a Zimbabwean man wanted for a dastardly attack on his girlfriend.

Dingani Mlotshwa, 32, whose asylum application was turned down, left his girlfriend blind on one eye and struggling to see on the other following the attack.

Mlotshwa was featured on the BBC TV programme Crime Watch on Wednesday night.

Police say they suspect he could be holed up with friends, most probably in Leeds, Hull, Coventry or Rotherham.

His passport is with the Home Office, and police believe he has not skipped the UK.

Police say the victim of the attack met Mlotshwa, sometimes known as 'Danny' or 'Deni', at a party in Leeds in December 2004.

He was working in Hull packing medical supplies. As the relationship grew he spent more time with her in Bolton.

"Danny became increasingly jealous and abusive to her. He wrongly accused her of cheating on him and assaulted her, punching her and giving her a black eye," a police report posted on the Crime Watch website said.

The relationship broke down and Danny moved out. But on Saturday, April 16, 2005, he let himself into the house at 7am, hoping to catch her with another man.

"There was no-one else there, but an argument ensued. Later that day, the
argument escalated and the victim attempted to call 999, fearing he was about to attack her," said the police report.

"Mlotshwa grabbed the phone and repeatedly hit her in the eye with
the phone and both fists. He then kicked her repeatedly before leaving.
The 999 call had connected so a uniformed officer was able to reach her within minutes.

"She was taken to hospital and had 31 stitches to her face. She needed
reconstructive surgery and is still having operations in the hope of bringing
back her sight.."

Mlotshwa is described as black, is 1.78 m (5ft 10in) tall, and of medium to
stocky build.

He had a bald head at the time of the assault (April 2005) and usually has a moustache.

Police say he speaks in broken English and has a Zimbabwean accent.

Do you know where Mlotshwa is? Call Greater Manchester Police today on 0161 856 5740 or call Crimestoppers anonymously anytime on 0800 555 111.
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