The Central Regional Command has arrested a man who was captured in a viral video assaulting a woman alleged to be a sex worker.
The suspect has been identified as a 42-year-old driver, Godwin Bayor alias Yaw.
The incident occurred on March 6, 2022, in Cape Coast but he was arrested after the victim, whose identity is yet to be known, filed a complaint on Sunday, March 13, 2022.
“His arrest follows a Police investigation into a viral audio-visual tape intercepted in which a man was captured assaulting a lady in the night.
“The victim subsequently lodged a complaint of assault at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, Cape Coast, Sunday, March 13, 2022,” part of a statement from the police read.
According to a narration in the video, the suspect after patronizing the services of the woman refused to pay, leading to an exchange of words.
Mr. Bayor hit his victim many times as the woman held on to his shirt insisting on her payment.
Meanwhile, the police said the suspect is currently assisting in investigation and further details about the case will be communicated in due course.
Crime Check Foundation’s crime prevention advocacy
Aside from paying for the fines of petty offenders, Crime Check Foundation (CCF) has introduced programmes including the latest ‘Stay Away From Trouble’ as part of its crime prevention advocacy project.
Through these programmes CCF cautions the general public against acts that could land them in trouble in a bid to curb crime.
The Foundation screens one-on-one interviews with prison inmates bringing to bear acts that landed them into prison and the difficulties they face in custody.
It has also paid the fines of many petty offenders for their release.
