Manhunt launched after British man shot lifeless throughout theft in Ghana | EUROtoday

Police in Ghana have launched a manhunt after a British man was shot lifeless throughout a theft on Friday.

The sufferer, 68, was sitting in a bar within the metropolis of Tema when a gang of six younger males pulled up on motorbikes and tried to swipe his telephone from a desk.

When he tried to seize his telephone again, one of many suspects shot him earlier than the group fled the scene.

He was rushed to a close-by hospital the place he died from his accidents, native police mentioned.

A detailed pal of the sufferer informed Metro: “He was a great guy, I was close to him, and it’s shocking news. His family, including his son, are looking for answers. We are all devastated.”

The lethal incident befell in Tema, a metropolis which lies to the east of the Ghanaian capital Accra. An area police spokesperson informed the BBC that the taking pictures was a “rare incident”.

A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office mentioned: “We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Ghana, and are in contact with the local authorities.”

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Police recovered a 9mm bullet shell from the crime scene and have stored it as proof of their investigation. Multiple witnesses have additionally been interviewed.

A spokesperson mentioned: “Two of the assailants approached the group, and one of them snatched the victim’s mobile phone from the table.

“When the victim attempted to retrieve his phone, one of the suspects shot, and the gang fled the scene on their motorbikes.

“The Tema Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale operation to track down the perpetrators.

“Efforts are ongoing to contact the British embassy to officially notify them of the death of their national. The command assures the public that every effort is being made to arrest the suspects and bring them to justice.”