A man faced a brutal beating from an angry crowd in Accra today. He was accused of trying to steal a car.
The incident happened when the mob caught the man. They reportedly started assaulting him immediately.
This severe beating is known as being beaten to pulp. It means the man was beaten very badly.
Fortunately, police arrived at the scene. They managed to stop the assault and took charge.
The man accused of trying to steal the car was rescued by the police.
He was then taken to receive medical attention.
The police stated they are investigating the incident. They are also looking into the alleged car theft attempt.
The Ghana Police Service urges citizens not to take the law into their own hands. They advise reporting all suspected crimes directly to the police.