An interesting video has emerged online showing the moment a pickpocket ran into serious trouble.

The pickpocket had tried to steal from a lady but he did not succeed in the act.

The lady found out about his intentions and promptly pounced on him, subjecting him to a series of hot slaps.

Passersby quickly came to the scene and the police were called afterwards.

The incident happened in Ghana and the video has since gone viral online, eliciting comments from viewers.