A young man reportedly caught stealing from a shop at Adum in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, was allegedly assaulted by a group of men before he managed to escape from the scene.

According to reports, the incident occurred after the young man was allegedly caught attempting to steal from the shop.

In a video circulating on social media, the young man is seen being confronted by a group of men inside the shop. The men reportedly assaulted him and dragged him along the floor before taking him outside the premises.

The situation reportedly became chaotic as the young man struggled with the men.

He eventually managed to break free and ran away from the scene before he could be restrained again.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged theft, including what was reportedly stolen and whether any formal complaint was lodged with the police, remain unclear.