By Own Correspondent| The identity of the plainclothes policeman who is captured live on camera beating up a handcuffed man in the SkyNews video has been unmasked.

The man is called Constable Makumire and he is a constable.

Zimbabwe Republic Police Chief Spokesperson, Commissioner Charity Charamba told journalists that Makumire is already on suspension and was on police duty when he committed the office.

“Number 066913F Constable Makumire was suspended from performing active police duties in September 2018 and is on bail for contravening section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, Chgapter 9:23 ‘Theft’ (four counts). ZRP Harare Central Crime Register 2632 – 5/09/18 and Rotten Row Court Record Book Number 11418/19 refer,”

Police said they are looking for the others in the video.