Summary:
A man accused of stealing in Brazil was thrown on an anthill by a group of men who apparently did not believe in the legal system.

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By . Donna Sawyer . PUBLISHED: . 22:11 EST, 17 February 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 03:03 EST, 18 February 2014 . He had been caught stealing from a house but this young thief probably never imagined how swiftly he would be punished. Hog-tied and helpless, he was placed on an anthill to be bitten repeatedly by insects as the vigilantes who had caught looked on. They showed no mercy as his screams rent the air in the Brazilian city of Teresina. Man accused of stealing thrown on anthill by residents . Video of the incident, which took place in the neighbourhood of Dirceu has been posted on Facebook. It is also on Liveleak.com. It is unclear what happened to the man next and what injuries he sustained as a result of the incident. Comments on the video, which has been posted on Facebook, suggest some Brazilians are resorting to vigilante acts to ensure criminals are punished, having lost faith in their judicial system. Teresina is the capital of the State of Piaui, Brazil. It is known as one of the hottest cities of Brazil. Assaulted: The man also appears to have been beaten up by the mob who accosted him . No mercy: Several men can be seen helping place him on the anthill after he was caught . Agony: The 'thief' can be heard screaming in pain and is seen writhing as the ants attack him .