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Bulawayo Mayor disgusted over son's assault at CAB3 hearing in Harare
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Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has expressed outrage after his son, lawyer and activist Doug Coltart, was assaulted at the Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3) public hearing held at the City Sports Centre in Harare.
Doug was reportedly attacked by a group of suspected Zanu‑PF youths as he was leaving the venue. His mobile phone and glasses were allegedly stolen during the incident.
Mayor Coltart said he was appalled by the violence.
"I am disgusted that my son Doug Coltart was assaulted by thugs at the Constitutional hearing in Harare this afternoon. His glasses were broken and his cell phone was stolen," he said.
He described Doug as a peaceful person committed to non‑violence.
"Doug is one of the most peaceful people one could ever hope to meet. Whilst I am of course biased as his father, this fact can be confirmed by all who know him. He is a committed believer in Jesus and the non‑violent principles that Jesus taught."
Coltart said he had spoken to his son and confirmed that, aside from bruises, he was safe.
"I have just spoken to him - aside from bruises he is fine, thank the good Lord."
The Mayor said the attack was linked to Doug's outspoken opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment.
"This assault has happened simply because he has become such a strong advocate against the illegal Constitutional amendment being pushed by a highly corrupt faction of Zanu‑PF," he said.
"Our nation can do better than this."
Doug was reportedly attacked by a group of suspected Zanu‑PF youths as he was leaving the venue. His mobile phone and glasses were allegedly stolen during the incident.
Mayor Coltart said he was appalled by the violence.
"I am disgusted that my son Doug Coltart was assaulted by thugs at the Constitutional hearing in Harare this afternoon. His glasses were broken and his cell phone was stolen," he said.
He described Doug as a peaceful person committed to non‑violence.
Coltart said he had spoken to his son and confirmed that, aside from bruises, he was safe.
"I have just spoken to him - aside from bruises he is fine, thank the good Lord."
The Mayor said the attack was linked to Doug's outspoken opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment.
"This assault has happened simply because he has become such a strong advocate against the illegal Constitutional amendment being pushed by a highly corrupt faction of Zanu‑PF," he said.
"Our nation can do better than this."
Source - Byo24News
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