Manhunt launched after Brit, 68, is shot dead 'during robbery in Ghana'

A man hunt has been launched after a British man was shot dead 'during a robbery' in Ghana. 

The 68-year-old, yet to be identified man, was reportedly killed in Tema on Friday opposite the Community Nine cemetery.

He was rushed to the Tema General Hospital by the emergency services but sadly died shortly later due to the injuries he sustained. 

According to the local police the British man was sitting with group in a popular drinking spot when six young men pulled up on motorbikes. 

Two of the men on the bikes walked up to their table, while another snatched his phone, according to Modern Ghana reports. 

When the Brit tried to get his phone back, one of the gang pulled out a gun and in the ensuing chaos he was shot. 

A 9mm spent shell was recovered from the scene and is now with the police to be processed for evidence.  

A police statement read: 'Two of the assailants approached the group, and one of them snatched the victim's mobile phone from the table. 

'When the victim attempted to retrieve his phone, one of the suspects shot, and the gang fled the scene on their motorbikes. The Tema Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale operation to track down the perpetrators.

'Efforts are ongoing to contact the British Embassy to officially notify them of the death of their national.

'The Command assures the public that every effort is being made to arrest the suspects and bring them to justice.'