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Tension escalated in Embu after an anti-riot police officer was allegedly overpowered and beaten by a group of protesters during demonstrations over rising fuel prices.

The incident, captured in a disturbing video circulating online, has sparked widespread concern among Kenyans as protests continue to intensify across the country.

According to witnesses, the officer was part of a team deployed to disperse a group of youths who had gathered in the town to protest against the high cost of living.

The demonstrators, mostly young people, were reportedly chanting slogans and calling on the government to reduce fuel prices and address the growing economic challenges facing citizens.

In the video, the officer is seen attempting to lob a tear gas canister toward the crowd in an effort to disperse the protesters.

However, the situation quickly turned chaotic when members of the crowd allegedly confronted him.

The officer was then surrounded and reportedly overpowered by the protesters, who began beating him with clubs and other objects.

The disturbing footage shows the officer struggling to defend himself as the crowd continued to assault him. At one point, he was seen holding onto his firearm while trying to retreat from the angry group.

The chaotic scene left many shocked, with some onlookers heard shouting as the officer attempted to escape the mob.

Witnesses said the officer narrowly escaped serious harm after managing to break free from the crowd. He was seen retreating while still holding his firearm, eventually fleeing the scene.

The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of both police officers and protesters during the ongoing demonstrations.

Security officers were later seen reinforcing their presence in the area as tensions remained high.

Businesses within the town were also affected, with some traders opting to close their shops early for fear of further clashes between police and protesters.

Motorists were also forced to slow down or avoid certain routes as the situation remained unpredictable.

The protests in Embu are part of wider demonstrations reported in several towns across the country.

Many protesters have taken to the streets to express frustration over rising fuel prices, which they say have led to increased transport costs and higher prices of basic commodities.