Police arrest 36 suspected NPP supporters

The Police in Tema on Monday arrested 36 people suspected to be supporters of the NPP in a dawn swoop at Tema Manhean for questioning about their alleged attack on some NDC supporters last Sunday.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Selwyn Bart-Mettle, Tema Regional Police Commander who disclosed this said the suspects have been granted bail. He said at about 1000 hours on Sunday, some NDC supporters who were on pick-up announcing the holding of a party rally in the afternoon, alleged that they were attacked and stoned by about 500 NPP supporters who were on a keep fit exercise.

In the process two NDC supporters, Miss Elizabeth Tetteh and Miss Charlotte Lankai were assaulted and, their necklaces and wrist watches, stolen. Miss Tetteh also had her dress torn.

Mr Bart-Mettle warned supporters of political parties to refrain from violence saying the police would deal drastically with offenders.

He urged party leaders to ensure that nothing is done to mar the peaceful electioneering process.