Bulawayo journalist released after signing and cautioned statement

Bulawayo photographer Crispen Ndlovu who was arrested Wednesday for taking pictures of riot police beating activist Alfred Dzirutwe has been released from police custody after signing and cautioned statement.

Ndlovu was yesterday admitted to hospital after suffering from extreme headaches after being hit on the head by the police.

"Crispen Ndlovu an accredited journalist from the Daily news has been admitted in a private hospital and is under police guard.

"He is suffering from extreme headaches after being hit on the head by the police. He is being charged with being a criminal nuisance for doing his job of taking pictures. He is being represented by Kucaca Phulu of Abammeli".

Ndlovu was arrested and beaten by riot police on Wednesday for taking pictures of  activist Alfred Dzirutwe being attacked by police. He was also accused of taking pictures  of water cannons at Large City Hall car park.

#CrispenNdlovu update: Released after signing & cautioned statement. #freemedia @MISARegional @pressfreedom

— misazimbabwe (@misazimbabwe) September 2, 2016

#Zimbabwe in #harare is one journalist at Chikurubi prison, Mandimika, he was denied bail. He needs support @misazimbabwe @africamedia_CPJ

— harumutasa/aljazeera (@harumutasa) September 2, 2016