British man dies after being shot during robbery in Ghana

A tragic incident unfolded in the industrial city of Tema, near Accra, Ghana, where a British national lost his life during a robbery. Ashraf Qarmar Parvez, 68, was fatally shot on Friday after attempting to thwart the theft of his phone at a local drinking spot. According to police reports, Parvez succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Authorities are actively pursuing the shooter, who is among a group of six suspects believed to have fled the scene on motorbikes. A 9mm bullet shell was recovered from the site, and witnesses have been interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation. The incident has sparked security concerns in Tema, although local police have described it as an isolated event. Efforts are underway to notify the British Embassy of Parvez’s death. The UK Foreign Office has been contacted for further comments.