Mthulisi Maphosa, Highlanders Football Club midfielder who reportedly went nuts at a bar in Matshobana on Saturday night and beat up patrons has been arrested.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Mandlenkosi Moyo confirmed Maphosa’s arrest.
“We have arrested Mthulisi Maphosa he is assisting us with investigations. We are not holding him in cells but will proceed by way of summons if the matter is going to be taken to court.
“For now we are waiting for medical report of a complainant,” Insp Moyo said.
Maphosa missed his team’s match against Shabanie Mine which Bosso won 3-1 at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.
Maphosa’s services will be needed when Bosso clash with How Mine at the same venue in a must win final match of the Mbada Diamonds Cup this Saturday.
Allegations are that Maphosa assaulted patrons at Esibayeni Bar in Matshobana suburb after a brawl with bouncers after they blocked him from entering wearing a hat.
Witnesses said Maphosa arrived at the bar after 11pm and would not have it when bouncers ordered him to remove his hat for him to enter.
During the scuffle, Maphosa allegedly snatched a baton from one of the security guards and started assaulting everyone.
In October 2011 Maphosa was accused of allegedly stabbing a soldier following a brawl at a social soccer match in Mpopoma and the charges were withdrawn before plea in July last year.
This was after the complainant Isaac Mazambane opted for an out-of-court settlement.
- Zim Metro
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