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Police to be charged for deaths

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    Several senior police officers are to be prosecuted and could be charged with “culpable homicide” after the Zimbabwe soccer stampede in which 13 people were killed ten days ago, news reports said on Wednesday.

    Police Superintendent Wayne Bvudzijena said the officers had been identified and “could be charged with culpable homicide”. “In the meantime, there is administrative discipline against the officers under the Police Act,” Bvudzijena said.

    Bvudzijena added that two fans were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the disaster and could face homicide charges.

    Police on 9 July fired teargas at disgruntled local fans who threw bottles onto the pitch after their team conceded a second goal during a World Cup qualifying match between Zimbabwe and South Africa at the National Stadium in the capital, Harare.

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