Leicester, England – The family of a man tragically killed in a violent attack expressed how their lives had been forever altered by the devastating loss. Craig Maposa, 26, had been enjoying a night out with friends in Dryden Street, Leicester when he was assaulted at about 05:40 BST on 5 August. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital a few days later due to severe head trauma.
Leicestershire Police disclosed that an altercation took place between Mr. Maposa and two brothers, Blessing and Brendon Mukunguruste, aged 27 and 31 respectively, after leaving a nightclub in Leicester on the night of the incident. The brothers proceeded to assault Mr. Maposa on Gower Street, causing him to fall to the ground unconscious.
After leaving Mr. Maposa injured on the pavement, the siblings fled the scene. Fortunately, the victim regained consciousness with the aid of a passerby and was assisted to Gravel Street before eventually being taken home by a taxi to Eyres Monsell. Tragically, Mr. Maposa was discovered unresponsive the following day and was rushed to the hospital, where medical tests revealed a severe brain hemorrhage, leading to his passing on 7 August.
Following a thorough investigation by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, the Mukunguruste brothers were apprehended and later admitted to the manslaughter of Mr. Maposa, resulting in a four and a half-year sentence. Detectives highlighted the violent nature of the attack, emphasizing the need for individuals to disengage from disputes to avoid such devastating outcomes.
In a heartfelt statement, Mr. Maposa’s family shared the profound impact his death had inflicted on their lives, describing him as a compassionate individual who brought love and kindness to everyone he encountered. The family mourned the loss of a promising future robbed from Mr. Maposa, who had emigrated to the UK from Zimbabwe at a young age and had grown into a responsible and caring adult.
Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh condemned the senseless attack on Mr. Maposa, underscoring the need for conflict resolution without resorting to violence to prevent similar tragedies. The family’s poignant words capture the irreplaceable void left by the untimely loss of their beloved Craig, a sentiment resonating with the devastating impact of such senseless acts on families and communities.