Police have arrested 16 people in connection with Kwekwe rally violence which led to the death of one person, while 17 were injured on Saturday.

In a statement, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said ZRP is conducting investigations, more details will be released tomorrow.

“We confirm the arrest of 16 suspects and the death of one person in connection with the violence that occurred in Kwekwe this afternoon. ZRP is now conducting investigations and more details will be released tomorrow,” Nyathi

CCC party says ZANU PF is behind the attack which left at least 17 hospitalised and one dead.

The attackers unleashed violence using stones machetes and iron bars.