The Ghana Police Service has started an investigation into one of its officers. The officer is accused of assaulting a civilian recently.
Video footage of the alleged assault has circulated on social media platforms.
The footage appears to show the incident happening in a public area during the day.
Authorities took notice of the video and the accusations.
They have confirmed an internal inquiry is underway to determine the facts.
The police service stated its commitment to upholding professional conduct.
Further actions will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.