A young man, identified as a thief, was discovered in a gutter at the Freetown Bus Station, struggling for life after reportedly being injected with a corrosive substance, described by witnesses as raw acid.

According to observers, the young man was allegedly caught in the act of stealing, which led to a violent confrontation with a group of unknown individuals.

Report claimed that those individuals manhandled him before administering the acid, leaving him in severe pain and unable to seek help.

Bystanders gathered around the scene, expressing shock and dismay at the brutality of the attack. Many described the situation as “inhuman” and “barbaric,” lamenting the young man’s suffering as he struggled for breath in the gutter.

Despite the alarming nature of the incident, authorities had not yet arrived at the scene as of the time of reporting. The identity of the young man remains unknown, and there has been no official statement from law enforcement or emergency services regarding the event.