A court in the Eastern Region has ordered a pregnancy test for a woman convicted of an acid attack. The Koforidua High Court made the decision for Vera Asare, aged 25.
Asare was found guilty of an acid attack on her boyfriend, Daniel Omane. Omane was a mobile phone dealer. The attack led to his death.
The court decided that her sentencing should wait. This is until the results of a pregnancy test are known.
The Judicial Service confirmed this order. It is standard procedure in some cases before sentencing.
The incident took place in Koforidua. The details of the attack are not fully detailed in the court filing.
Omane reportedly died due to injuries sustained from the acid. The conviction follows evidence presented in court.
Further information regarding the case will be made available after the sentencing hearing.