Man beaten up to death during a drinking spree in Machakos.
Reports from a bar in Mwala, Machakos county states a case of a man beaten up to death during a drinking spree.
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The deceased was reportedly beaten up by men who ganged up against him after a quarrel at the club.
The area chief, Mwanza said that they got a tip of a man, seriously injured after a bar fight.
Chief said,”We received information that there is a man who died at the stage. The man was drinking at a bar and was involved in a fight over a woman. He went home in Mbiuni and in the morning he was taken to the hospital at the dispensary where he was treated and referred to Mwala.”
Area chief told the media that the deceased sustained serious injuries which prompted him to seek medical care.
He said,”The deceased was drinking alcohol at a local joint where he was involved in a fight over a woman with some other men who descended on him with blows and kicks. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Mbiuni dispensary for first aid.”
The chief also revealed that the man died while undergoing treatment.
Chief said,”“However, on the way to Mwala Level Four hospital, he collapsed and died. Police officers took the body to Machakos Level Five hospital mortuary.”
The area chief further affirmed that the matter is under investigation and suspects will face the law.
He said,”Investigations into the incident have commenced, the suspects will shed light on the case.”