POLICE are investigating a case of assault involving MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti who allegedly manhandled a white lady at the Magistrate Courts in Harare during a heated exchange.

Biti allegedly assaulted Ms Tatiana Aleshina who is involved in a property wrangle with one of his clients.

Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the fracas that took place on Monday.

“A 54-year-old lady Tatiana Aleshina has reported a case of assault at the Harare Central Police Station against Tendai Biti.

“Police are investigating charges of assault that were filed against Biti. We are conducting investigations with a view of finding out what happened. We understand that there was a mob which witnessed the whole incident,” he said.