Farai Dziva|A Kwekwe teacher has been sentenced to two years in prison for brutally assaulting a school pupil.

The teacher made the headlines after cracking the 5-year-old pupil’s head after violently pushing him onto a desk.

One year was suspended condition of good behaviour.Mejulla Matina pleaded guilty to the charge of assault.

“This incident is disturbing, to say the least. This is a five-year-old sent to school to learn under your care. You were in charge of the complainant and it was upon you to protect the complainant and the rights of the minor.

Sentence should be one that fits the offence that is justifiable by the court and the community at large,” said Magistrate Tayengwa Sangster in passing sentence last week.