Josphat Mutekedza jailed for murder

Josphat Mutekedza

Josphat Mutekedza was found guilty of murder after a trial at Bolton Crown Court.

Mutekedza (13/08/1979), of no fixed address, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum tariff of 26 years today (Friday 27 May).

Police were called to a report of a disturbance on Shawclough Way in Rochdale on 28 July 2015. Officers attended and discovered 35-year-old Miriam Nyuazema, outside her home, with stab wounds. She was taken to hospital where she later died from her injuries.

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A post-mortem examination concluded that Miriam died as a result of multiple stab wounds to her head and upper body.

Josphat Mutekedza was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

Senior Investigating Officer Duncan Thorpe said: “Josphat Mutekedza stabbed Miriam seven times in a jealous rage, causing injuries that proved fatal. He has now been convicted and sentenced for this senseless crime which has devastated Miriam’s family.

“Today he has rightfully been put behind bars for what he has done and I hope that the rest of the family can now try to move on from what has happened and start to rebuild their lives after their traumatic loss.”