A father is in police custody after being accused of defiling his 14-year-old daughter. The alleged incident took place at the family home in the Ashanti Region.

The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest and stated the father was remanded following a court appearance.

The victim, whose age is 14, is attending to her medical needs. Further details about her condition were not provided by the police.

The suspect is currently being held as the investigation proceeds. The specific date of the alleged defilement was not detailed in the police statement.

This case involves serious allegations that will be heard in court. The court has ordered the father to remain in police custody.

The Ashanti Region is the location where this alleged crime is said to have happened. Authorities are continuing their work on the case.