In a tragic incident, a British national named Michael Hann was brutally lynched in Ecuador after being accused of murdering his friend Rodrigo Chavez following a business dispute. The shocking incident occurred when enraged villagers stormed the police station where Hann was being held, dragging him out and setting him on fire. Unfortunately, the police were unable to control the violent mob. The UK Foreign Office is currently in the process of verifying the victim’s identity. This horrific incident highlights the importance of maintaining law and order and ensuring justice is served in such cases. The authorities in Ecuador are under pressure to investigate the lynching and bring the perpetrators to justice. The incident has sent shockwaves through both the local community and the international community. The safety and well-being of foreign nationals in Ecuador is now a growing concern. More updates on this developing story are awaited as investigations continue.