his right forearm, right upper thigh, right calf and abdominal flank. He was also badly beaten by a baton stick under his feet such that he had to be referred to Physiotherapist. The doctor could not really state the exact time for the healing of the dog bites even though she stated that the wounds were starting to heal. She highlighted that when a person is bitten by a dog it is not possible to put stitches on the wound even where it will be deep as the wounds would become sceptic. She indicated that antivirus and tetanus vaccinations had been administered on the juvenile at Parirenyatwa according to the juvenile. All she had done was to administer sleeping pills and pain killers as they were having challenges sleeping as a result of the trauma they had suffered on the 4th of July 2016 due to the brutality of the police. 8.2.3 The doctor corroborated evidence that the marks on Complainant G’s body indicated that he had been bitten by dogs on his right forearm, both thighs, left calf, right leg and the front of his left leg. She highlighted that even though some of the wounds were deep it was not the norm for dog wounds to be closed with stitches as it would lead them to being antiseptic. As a result with regards to dog bites they are only cleaned and dressed which is how the doctor assisted the complainant. The doctor also highlighted that Falanga had been administered on the complainant. The victim will experience occasional pins and needles sensations on his feet which can be painful. Victims will also need to have physiotherapy sessions for them to be able to walk properly after the experience. In some instances they will not be able to walk for long distances after the experience. The doctor administered pain killers and antibiotics on the complainant. He was also given sleeping tablets as he also was now suffering from insomnia since the incident. 8.2.4 Complainant I was also examined at CSU and the doctor confirmed that his testimony that he had been bitten by dogs tallied with the wounds and marks that he had on his right lower leg. She however, could not assess the wound on the leg because it was properly dressed. She highlighted that he hinted that he had not been given the rabies vaccine as the police said that their dogs received constant vaccinations and as a result it was not necessary. He had Page 21 of 37

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