A 60-year-old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly tying his teenage son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a tarred road at North Legon in Accra, causing the boy multiple injuries.
The suspect, identified as Eric Mantey, was arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command following the incident, which occurred near the Adonai Church area on May 3, 2026.
The Ghana Police Service at a press briefing on Thursday, May 7, 2026 addressed by the Head of Public Affairs, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, said the victim, a 16-year-old, had gone out to play football with friends against the instructions of his father.
Police investigations indicate that the suspect, angered by the boy’s actions, confronted him and allegedly tied him to the quad motorbike before driving off.
The teenager reportedly fell onto the tarred road and was dragged for several minutes before some residents intervened and stopped the suspect.
The victim sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Supt. Obeng said the suspect admitted during interrogation that he acted out of anger over the conduct of his son.
“He stated that he acted out of anger over the victim’s behaviour,” she said.
Watch the video of the police press briefing on the incident:
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