Government Clarifies On Police Shooting Incident In Harare
The government, through the Ministry of Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting, has provided information regarding a clash in the Harare CBD between police and some members of the public on Saturday 11 May.
According to the government, the clash started after ZRP officers had arrested a suspected cellphone thief. The officer were pelted with stones resulting in the damage of their vehicle. The suspect fled.
Today around Corner G Silundika and First Street, Police arrested a suspected cellphone robber but were pelted with stones and other missiles leading to the suspect escaping with the cuffs. A police car was damaged and tearsmoke was deployed. 2 suspects are now in custody.
The information ministry did not clarify if indeed anyone had been shot by the police.
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Yesterday, information posted on social media suggested that the police had clashed with street vendors resulting in one individual being shot.
