British man, 68, shot dead as a gang of 6 stole his phone | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShaheena UddinMonday 10 November 2025 14:59 GMTThe shooting took place in Tema, Ghana (Getty/iStock)A 68-year-old British man was shot dead in Tema, Ghana, during a robbery attempt on Friday.The victim was sitting in a bar when a gang of six young men on motorbikes attempted to steal his phone.He was shot by one of the suspects after trying to retrieve his phone, and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.Ghanaian police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, recovering a 9mm bullet shell from the crime scene and interviewing witnesses.The UK Foreign Office is supporting the victim's family and is in contact with local authorities regarding the incident.In fullManhunt launched after British man shot dead during robbery in GhanaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in