The Zimbabwe Republic Police yesterday arrested 91 people in and around Harare in connection with a demonstration that was organised by the MDC-Alliance.

In a statement last night, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the 91 were arrested for various offences arising from the demonstration which the police prohibited in the middle of the night, Thursday.

The High Court subsequently upheld the prohibition after it dismissed an application by the MDC-Alliance challenging the ban.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police informs the nation that following the issuance of a prohibition notice by the regulating authority for Harare Central District, the MDC-Alliance filed an urgent Chamber application with the High Court.

The High Court ruled against the holding of the demonstration but the MDC-Alliance activists went on to gather at Africa Unity Square and other parts of Harare central business district in defiance of the court ruling.State media