ZIMBABWE – A lawyer assaulted a married woman, whom he snatched from a local businessman, after she proposed to end their illicit affair.

Deria Zimbodza confirmed to H-Metro she was assaulted by Blessed Tawanda Nyandoro at a local hotel along Samora Machel Avenue in central Harare.

She claims she had told him about her plans to end their relationship.

Nyandoro threatened Zimbodza with more unspecified action, after the assault, and the incident attracted the attention of diners and waiters at the hotel.

The fracas ended at Harare Central Police Station where the two received counselling.

Nyandoro confirmed exchanging blows with Zimbodza in a hotel room.

He also confirmed their illicit affair.