A man has been sentenced to one year in jail by a Circuit Court in Accra. The 30-year-old man was found guilty of assaulting a taxi driver.

The court heard that the man admitted to the charge of assault occasioning harm. He pleaded guilty.

During the sentencing, the judge highlighted the importance of maintaining public order. The court also stressed the need to deter others from similar violent behaviour.

The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing details.