A man in his mid-40s is in jail after being accused of a serious crime against a young child. The incident reportedly took place in the Ashanti Region.
A circuit court has heard the case and decided to keep the suspect in custody. This means he will not be released while the investigation continues.
The court considered the nature of the allegations. It decided that bail would not be appropriate at this stage.
The accusation involves the defilement of a 10-year-old girl. This is a very serious offense under the law.
No further details about the alleged incident were made public by the court.
The court filing indicates the suspect is 45 years old.
The victim is reported to be 10 years old.
This case will proceed through the judicial system.