This resulted in the arrest of two others from the same village, who are now in police custody.
The prime suspect, Simon Pokoi (30) of Warambei village, in the Lelemadih Bupi Chupei LLG, was arrested and charged for causing grievous bodily harm.
The victim of the sorcery accusation related violence, Jeffery Pominis, had his left hand chopped off with a bush knife.
Manus provincial police commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said Pominis was chased and attacked by villagers of Warambei.