Police arrest man assaulting wife in viral video 

The police have arrested the man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence at Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality. 

The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, at the family residence. 

A statement issued and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the Criminal Investigation Department, said on Tuesday. 

Following his arrest, two of his siblings; Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, who allegedly attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video, were also arrested. 

The tenant was rescued to ensure her safety. 

The statement said efforts were underway to locate and ensure the safety of the wife, who fled the scene before the police arrived. 

The Ghana Police Service said it remained committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that perpetrators faced the full rigour of the law. 

Source: GNA