A horrendous incident that allegedly resulted in a toddler âlosing lifeâ yesterday in Harare while a police officer was assaulting a woman is a fallacy, Police have claimed. In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police have denied claims that a toddler died last night after a mother was attacked by an overzealous officer. Social media claims had reported that on Monday, a police officer patrolling Second Street, near Bindura bound commuter rank in Harare allegedly struck the toddler who was strapped to his motherâs back with his truncheon. The baby who is reported to be 9-months-old was said to have died instantly, following injuries sustained in the attack.