*Beer Denied, Blood Spilled: Chiredzi Man Bashes Villager Over Alcohol Snub* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDbHKp3GJOtlMM4PA39 https://wa.me/263718497005?text=advert A casual request for a beer turned into a near-fatal encounter in Chiredzi after a man launched a savage attack on his fellow villager for refusing to buy him alcohol. Kelvin Zambuko (31) of Village 4 Chikwirira is now facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly bludgeoned Brighton Mupfumba (40) with a stone, leaving him unconscious and fighting for his life. The incident occurred on May 29 at Chikwirira Township. According to Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, Zambuko reacted violently after Brighton declined to buy him a beer. “I confirm an incident of attempted murder where a man was attacked with a stone by the accused after he refused to buy beer for him at Chikwirira Township. “Brighton was admitted in serious condition and Zambuko was arrested and is assisting police with investigations. “I urge members of the public to resolve disputes without the use of violence,” said Insp Dhewa in a statement reported by TellZim News. Reports indicate that Brighton had gone to the township around 3 PM to drink with friends and failed to return home. His 73-year-old father, Moses Mupfumba, searched for him through the night, only to discover him lying unconscious near the township the following day. After rushing him to Chikwirira Clinic, Brighton regained consciousness and revealed that Zambuko had attacked him with a stone to the head and beaten him all over the body after the beer refusal. He was later transferred to Chiredzi General Hospital where he remains in serious condition. Police investigations are ongoing.