AN eight-month-old infant has died after being mauled by a Rottweiler in Riverside, Glenview 7, Harare, in a fatal attack that has left the community in shock.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident occurred on September 9, 2026.
According to police, a black male Rottweiler attacked three people at a residence in Riverside. The victims were the 8-month-old infant, a two-year-old child, and a 26-year-old woman.
“The eight-month-old infant died on the spot after sustaining severe head injuries while the other two victims were injured,” Commissioner Nyathi said in a statement.
The dog owner, identified as John Nyandoro (48), has been arrested and is facing charges of culpable homicide and letting a vicious dog at large.
Following the attack, police have urged dog owners to take responsibility for their animals.
“The ZRP urges dog owners to secure their dogs at all times,” Nyathi said.
Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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