swelling of clotted blood within the tissues) measuring 13x13cm. He also
had hematoma measuring 9x12cm at the back of his right thigh. His flank
had tenderness which measured 8x11cm. Although he had no bruising on
the buttocks, they were painful. The doctor informed that hematomas can
take long to heal. They can lead to acute kidney failure. When they begin to
break down to return to normal tissue in the healing process, the debris of
the hematoma poses danger to the kidneys. Complaint B was therefore
advised to take a lot of fluids to flash out the hematoma debris from the
kidneys. He was beaten under the feet i.e. falanga and was referred to a
physiotherapist. The doctor indicated that the effects of falanga are long
term and do not heal completely due to the compartment of nerves and
blood vessels under the feet. The nerves are delicate in that they link with
the brain. Nerve damage leads to problems in walking, especially long
distances due to increased sensations. Special shoes may be required in
order to manage the pain and effects of nerve damage. He had a painful
eye and was referred to an ophthalmologist.
The doctor indicated that although there is no way to medically determine
what weapons were used to assault Complainant B, the presence of the
hematoma and the pain under his feet as a result of being assaulted was
consistent with allegations of assault with a blunt weapon such as a baton
stick as alleged. Complainant B was given painkillers and antibiotics. He
was also given tablets to assist him to fall asleep since he was experiencing
sleep disturbances because of flashbacks of the trauma of torture at the
hands of the Anti-riot police and the nights spent in police cells and Remand
Prison. Lack of sleep was also as a result of anxiety of the pending court
case on the 28th of July 2016.
8.2.1 The CSU Doctor also examined Complainants C, D and E on the 12th
of July 2016. She confirmed that Complainants had not been
assaulted but complained of chest pains due to teargas inhalation.
The complainants had sounds in their chest and were given
antibiotics to clear them. The Doctor indicated that she was not
aware of any long term medical effects of teargas inhalation and she
would need to research further on whether there were long term
effects. To her knowledge, teargas inhalation has short term effects
which cleared after a short while.
8.2.2 Complainant F was also examined by a doctor at Counselling
Services Unit. The doctor informed that he had several dog bites on
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