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They were handcuffed while others were in leg irons.
Justice Chinembiri Bhunu, accompanied by his two assessors, toured Munyarari Bar, the scene of the crime.
The bar, where the fracas started, is no longer in use.
Three witnesses — Assistant Inspector Spencer Nyararai, Constable Solomon Mushaninga and Mr Joshua Daka — made indications at the scene before the court adjourned around 1pm.
People who were barred from attending the inspection in loco were eager to follow the proceedings through some openings.
Police warned some of the people after they were seen raising hands and shouting at the suspects.
Chief law officer Mr Morgan Dube, law officers Edmore Nyazamba, Mr Editor Mauto and Mr Mafuwa Toendepi Mafuwa attended the session.
The defence team comprised Mrs Beatrice Mtetwa, Mr Selby Hwacha, Mr Alec Muchadehama, Mr Charles Kwaramba, Mr Jeremiah Bhamu and Mr Gift Mutisi.
Justice Bhunu deferred the proceedings to today when the trial continues at the High Court.
The suspects include Tungamirai Madzokere, Yvonne Musarurwa, Lazarus Maengahama, Rebecca Mafukeni, Simon Mapanzure and MDC-T youth leader Solomon Madzore.
They have spent close to a year in remand prison because their bail applications are being opposed.
The 29 have had their bail applications dismissed because they did not establish special circumstances warranting their release on bail as required by Section 117 (6) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act. The section, according to Justice Bhunu, bars the court from granting bail to people accused of killing a police officer unless they establish special circumstances.
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