A man accused of stealing 15 cattle has been remanded in custody. The 40-year-old appeared before a Circuit Court in Accra.

He faces charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and stealing. The accused told the court he was not guilty.

Court filings show the incident involved 15 head of cattle. The value of the stolen animals was not immediately clear.

The prosecution requested the man be held to allow for further investigation. The court agreed and ordered him into police custody.

This incident highlights ongoing issues with livestock theft in some parts of the country.

The court has set a date for the next hearing. Further details will be presented then.