60-year old father arrested for dragging his son with a Quad Bike at North Legon
Eric Mante, a 60-year-old man, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 16-year-old son in a "disturbing incident at North Legon in Accra." The incident occurred on May 3, 2026, after the teenager went out to play football with friends. Police investigations revealed that Eric Mante, the biological father, "allegedly tied the victim to a quad motorbike and sped off with him along a road near Adonai Church."
The victim reportedly fell onto the tarred road near Adonai Church and "was dragged along the road, sustaining multiple injuries." The teenager's screams attracted nearby residents, "who intervened and stopped the suspect from further dragging the victim." The victim was rushed to Legon Hospital for medical treatment. The suspect admitted to the act during investigations and "claimed he acted out of anger over the victim's behaviour."
The suspect "has since been charged and put before the court." The Accra Regional Police Command condemned all forms of violence against children and urged parents and guardians to adopt lawful and non-violent means of disciplining children. The Command also encouraged members of the public to promptly report cases of abuse to the police or relevant authorities.
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A 60-year-old father has been arrested in North Legon following an incident involving his teenage son - but what led to this shocking event? The community is now grappling with questions of discipline and the limits of parental authority.
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