Pictures: ZRP police thoroughly bashed by Harare vendors, hospitalised

Update: Six Municipal police and two ZRP officers on duty in Eastlea were today severely injured when they clashed with vendors.

According to the municipal spokesperson Mr Michael Chideme, initial reports indicate that a group of banana vendors had camped at number 2 Market Street in Eastlea leading to the property owner to make a report to the City Council.

The baton wielding Municipal police force immediately responded with support from ZRP.

Upon arrival at the premises they were attacked with stones leading to the injuries.

Vendors sited harassment as reason for their response.

The injured officers were taken to Parirenyatwa Hospital for treatment treatment.