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Popular musician Douglas Mayanja, widely known by his stage name Weasel, is currently hospitalised following an alleged assault by his partner Sandra Teta, Kampala Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, Sandra Teta was arrested in the early hours of Thursday on allegations of unlawful wounding after she reportedly intentionally knocked down Weasel with a car.
“The incident occurred around midnight at Shan’s Bar in Munyonyo, following an altercation between the two. It is alleged that Sandra Teta drove and knocked down Weasel using motor vehicle registration number UBH 148Y,” Owoyesigyire stated.
The vehicle in question has since been impounded and parked at Kabalagala Police Station as part of the ongoing investigations.
Weasel was initially taken to Mukwaya Hospital before being transferred to Nsambya Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
“Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. Further details will be availed in due course,” Owoyesigyire added.
The couple has previously been in the spotlight over allegations of domestic violence. Police say updates will be provided as inquiries continue.