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Police have begun investigations into a viral video in which two officers were seen assaulting a civilian at Asankrangwa in the Western North Region.<\/p>\n
The victim was manhandled by the two police officers for allegedly carrying marijuana, otherwise known as \u2018wee\u2019 in a tricycle.<\/p>\n
The suspect who was heard pleading for his life denied ownership of the substance.<\/p>\n
He was seen in the video being dragged on the ground and stamped on the chest by the officers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Police have commenced investigation into a viral video in which two police officers are seen struggling with a member of the public and assaulting him in the process,\u201d the Ghana Police Service said in a statement.<\/p>\n
The Service added that the victim has been contacted to assist in investigations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe matter is being handled by the Police Professional Standards Bureau and the officers involved, Inspector Prince Awuah and G\/Cpl. John Ahiamata both with the Divisional MTTD Asankrangwa have been referred to the Bureau to be taken through the due process of the law.\u201d<\/p>\n
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