ZANU PF’s new Harare East Member of Parliament HON Terence Mukupe, was on Tuesday pounced on by ZRP cops on charges of violence.
He was then detained overnight on public violence charges. He was later allowed out of prison the following day after paying a fine.
Mukupe led a group of youths that besieged Mabvuku Police Station and ordered the officer-in-charge to remove his uniform if he wanted to be a politician, the court heard yesterday.

Mukupe confirmed his experience in filthy cells saying he has since developed greater respect for President Robert Mugabe.
“I had my first taste of prison life. I must say it was a humbling experience. I came out with greater respect for my President RG Mugabe,” he said.
He continued, “I only spent a night whilst he spent 10 years with no prospects of being released.
“I was worried that my son was sick but I got comfort that my President lost his son and was denied the chance to bury him by our colonisers but they failed to break him.
“I have come out of my incarceration bolder and more vigilant.
“I will stand for what is right and for my people. The land barons and their God father will not break my spirit. “They killed my dog and have tried to intimidate me but I will stay the course as shown by our inspirational leader.
“I will soldier on with my quest for zero tolerance for corruption! Viva Zanu PF! Viva my hero and my President Mugabe”
 
Why Mukupe was arrested.
Meanwhile, the court yesterday heard that Mukupe was trying to rescue seven Zanu-PF members who were arrested for invading an open space in New Tafara leased to Shelter Zimbabwe by Harare City Council.
The seven are Jonasi Jonasi, Brian Mungwari, Richard Yuda, Emmanuel Kamuchira, Darlington Mutambara, Nevedi Takundikana and Linah Munhenzva. They are facing criminal trespass charges in contravention of section 132 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act.
The seven are represented by their lawyer Mr Musindo Hungwe.
While testifying against granting of bail for the seven, the investigating officer, Constable Batsirai Gadzai said Mukupe was subsequently arrested.
“He came leading a group of youths and they stormed the officer-in-charge’s office, referring to him as a small child. He also told him that if he wanted to be a politician he should take off his uniform.”
Prosecutor Mr Michael Reza, alleged that on Monday the accused went to an open space in New Tafara owned by Harare City Council.
It is alleged that the group unlawfully erected their cabins and distributed the land between themselves. They set up bill boards at the site with the names of their housing co-operatives.
The group allegedly threatened to use violence on the police and the lessee, Shelter Zimbabwe. The accused were arrested at the site while blocking Shelter Zimbabwe employees.