Tanzania’s opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu,says police have teargassed his convoy in Nyamongo area, north of the country, as he was heading to a campaign meeting.
He said his supporters were “brutally caned and hurt”.
Tanzanians will head to the polls on 28 October to elect a new parliament and president.
Incumbent John Magufuli is seeking a second five-year term.
Human rights campaigners have said the authorities have stepped up repression of opposition parties, non-governmental organisations and the media.
