A middle-aged-man narrowly escaped death by an angry mob after 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 at Kabaa bridge which courses over River Athi on Friday, February 18. 

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.