Ngapani Police Unit in Mangochi over the weekend arrested Fanny Thom, 26, who doused Masonzi Nachongwe, 28, with hot water due to misunderstandings over debts at Linguwe Village Traditional Authority Katuli in Mangochi.

Mangochi Police Spokesperson Amina Tepani Daudi has confirmed the arrest of Fanny Thom saying on the afternoon of August 12, 2022 the victim went to collect debt from his friend who happened to be the suspect’s neighbour unfortunately he did not find him at home.

Daudi said: “The victim requested the suspect to deliver the message on his behalf once her neighbour returns home a thing which angered the suspect to the extent that the two picked a quarrel.

“In the heat of the argument, the suspect took a pot of hot water from the fire and poured it onto the back of the victim. ”

She added that the neighbours rushed him to Ngapani Health Centre where he was referred to Mangochi District Hospital before being referred to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre for further medical attention after sustaining severe burns.

Fanny will appear before court to answer the charge of acts intended to cause grievous harm which contravenes section 235(a) of the Penal code, according to Daudi.

Meanwhile police in the district are appealing to women to stop abusing men whenever they have disagreements in order to prevent committing serious crimes.

Fanny hails from Mchenga Village Traditional Authority Mbawela in Mangochi.