A man in Likoni, Mombasa has been forced to run to the Likoni police station to seek protection after locals were baying for his blood.
The man had snatched a bag from a woman who was heading home on Saturday evening.
The woman according to police yelled out for help and immediately a group of youth wanted the suspected thief dead.
On smelling his death, the man run into the Likoni police station pleading with the police to save his life.
Armed locals as well entered the police station resulting to a chaotic but dramatic scene.
Police are still detaining the suspect saying he will be charged in court on Monday.
