A businessman identified as Charles Kwesi is in police custody. He appeared before a circuit court in Accra.
The court has ordered that Mr. Kwesi be remanded.
He is accused of assaulting a journalist. The journalist was reportedly covering a story at the businessman's premises.
The incident allegedly took place recently.
The court did not grant him bail.
He is expected to return to court for his hearing next week.
Further details of the alleged assault are expected to be presented in court.