Police officers in the Northern Region stepped in to rescue a man from a furious crowd. The group accused the man of stealing from a local shop.
The mob intended to harm the man severely. They were prevented from doing so by the timely arrival of the police.
The rescued suspect was taken into police custody following the incident.
An investigation into the alleged theft and the subsequent attempted lynching is underway by the Ghana Police Service.
This incident highlights concerns about vigilantism and the need for due process.
Authorities urge the public to report suspected crimes to the police rather than taking matters into their own hands.