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Seven other people were also injured after police reportedly attacked residents of a Shamva mine.
This followed an incident in which the wife of the officer-in-charge, who was only identified as Inspector Shumba, had her wallet stolen.
Snr Asst Comm Bvudzijena said the deceased has been identified as Luckmore Chivambu of Ashley Mill Compound in Shamva.
His body was taken to Bindura Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
Chivambu is believed to have died as a result of injuries sustained in the alleged assault.
Among the injured were 51-year-old Martha Chidzonga who sustained a broken arm and Shepherd Hudye.
The injured were taken to Shashi Hospital in Bindura.
Angry residents on Monday stormed the police station, demanding to beat up Insp Shumba.
Insp Shumba reportedly led armed policemen who assaulted workers at Canterbury Mine with batons accusing them of harbouring the thief.
Online Reporter