Luke Tamborinyoka, the Deputy Spokesperson of the MDC led by Nelson Chamisa has issued a statement apologising over the harassment of journalist Robert Tapfumaneyi.

We present the statement in full below.

Dear colleagues. My sincerest apologies over the way Robert Tapfumaneyi has been treated by our overzealous security personnel. I sincerely and profusely apologise on behalf of the MDC which does not condone such dastardly acts. I have engaged and personally spoken and apologised to Robert about the whole event. In the meantime, I am engaging the security department so that stern action is taken against the responsible individuals.