A man who was freed of buggery charges on Thursday was given a sound beating a few hours after by a mob who wanted to deliver their own justice.

The 29-year-old man, of a Yallahs address was set free following a no-case submission by his attorney. The court was told that there was no medical report and that the police investigations could not be completed because there are no credible witnesses to the alleged assault of a 10-year-old minor, who is mute.

Allegations that had been brought against the man were that he was observed holding the minor in his lap with the boy's pants halfway down. He was reportedly challenged and he ran and was later arrested when a report was made to the police.

The defence, however, told the court that the allegation was a fabrication and arose out of a deepening family dispute going as far back as 2001.

However, after the court made its ruling, the decision apparently did not go down well with some persons and a few hours later, a mob invaded the acquitted man's home and attacked him. He was beaten and received several bruises all over his body for which he had to seek medical attention.