Man attempts to throw his two children into river after fight with wife

An angry mob descended on a middle-aged-man after he attempting to throw his two sons into a river following an altercation with his wife in Yatta, Machakos County, Kenya. 

According to reports, the suspect, made the attempt on Friday, February 18 at Kabaa bridge which courses over River Athi. 

Police officers were forced to intervene and save the man from irate residents who had furiously descended on him with blows.

The suspect is currently being held at Yatta Police Station.