Father arrested for allegedly dragging son with quad bike at North Legon
Eric Mantey was arrested for allegedly tying his teenage son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a tarred road on May 3, 2026, at North Legon in Accra. The incident occurred near the Adonai Church area. The 60-year-old suspect was arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest on Thursday, May 7, 2026, during a press briefing. The Head of Public Affairs at the Police Headquarters, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, addressed the briefing. The victim is a 16-year-old boy and son of the suspect. Police said the boy had gone out to play football with friends against his father's instructions. The boy reportedly fell onto the tarred road and was dragged for several minutes until some residents intervened and stopped the suspect. He sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment.
During interrogation, Eric Mantey admitted that "he acted out of anger over the victim's behaviour." Superintendent Obeng advised parents and guardians to use lawful and non-violent methods when disciplining children. She also encouraged the public to report cases of child abuse to the police and other appropriate authorities.
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A 60-year-old man has been arrested in North Legon, Accra - the alleged incident involved his teenage son. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event, but the community is reeling.
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