A man is said to have allegedly killed his wife at Assin Gyinabodie Koforidua in the Assin South District of the Central Region.

Residents said the deceased rushed out of their room where the event happened with blood oozing from a deep cut on her hand.

The suspect, identified only as Kwabena, is said to have chased and killed her.

According to them, the man also threatened to butcher onlookers who attempted to save his wife.

The suspect later attempted to kill himself by cutting his throat but failed.

Confirming the story to AdomNews' Alfred Amoh, the Assin South District Police Commander, DSP Okyere Andam, said the deceased's body has been sent to the St. Francis Hospital Morgue.

He added that the suspect is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital.

The deceased left behind two children.