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British man, 68, shot dead after a gang stole his phone

The shooting took place in Tema, Ghana
The shooting took place in Tema, Ghana (Getty/iStock)
  • A 68-year-old British man was shot dead in Tema, Ghana, during a robbery attempt on Friday.
  • The victim was sitting in a bar when a gang of six young men on motorbikes attempted to steal his phone.
  • He was shot by one of the suspects after trying to retrieve his phone, and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.
  • Ghanaian police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, recovering a 9mm bullet shell from the crime scene and interviewing witnesses.
  • The UK Foreign Office is supporting the victim's family and is in contact with local authorities regarding the incident.
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