MDC-T MP, 16 supporters arrested

An MDC-T member of the National Assembly for Highfield East constituency, Mr Eric Murai has been arrested together with other 16 MDC-T supporters for contravening Chapter 37 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act.

National Police Spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba told reporters that Murai was arrested at Hopely farm together with 16 other MDC-T supporters for holding an unlawful public gathering to promote public violence and breach of peace.

The meeting was attended by more than 2000 MDC-T supporters.