A 12-year-old girl, Vida Kwarteng, has allegedly been beaten by her mother. The incident happened on March 8 in Abrabra, Sefwi-Wiawso municipality.
Vida says she was punished for selling freshly harvested plantain. Her mother reportedly did not approve of the sale.
The young girl is said to have sold the plantain without her mother's permission.
The incident has caused concern among relatives and other residents in the community.
Details about the extent of the girl's injuries were not immediately available.
Further information was gathered from attending witnesses.