A two-week-old infant from Sinda District in Eastern Province is receiving treatment at St. Francis Mission Hospital in Katete after being accidentally injured by the father during a fight with the mother.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba explained that the victim was assaulted when the blow intended for the mother, after a marital dispute landed on the infant.
The incident occurred yesterday, January, 18, 2026 at around 13:00 hours in Geleta Village, of Chief Kawaza.
Mr Mweemba revealed that the victim, identified as Norman Banda, sustained a swollen head as a fist is alleged to have been used in the fight.
“The victim sustained a swollen head as a fist is alleged to have been used in the act and a police medical report form has been issued”, he said.
He explained that the fight started when the suspect, Lameck Banda aged 24 wanted to get a bag of fertilizer from home for resale.
“Brief facts are that the suspect wanted to get a bag of fertilizer to go and sell and use the money for beer”, Mr Mweemba said.
He disclosed that when she denied him access, the suspect began assaulting her and, in the process, a fist struck their son, who was with his sister while attempting to separate the fight.
Mr Mweemba stated that Banda’s wife, Margaret Zimba aged 23 sustained general body pains and bleeding from the mouth.
He explained that the duo, was receiving treatment at St. Francis mission hospital in Katete while the suspect has been arrested.
The police chief added that two assault dockets were opened and that the suspect will appear in court soon.
A very unfortunate common occurance