A man has been charged with assault by the Ghana Police Service. The charges follow an alleged physical attack on a taxi driver.

The incident reportedly happened in Accra late last week. It is understood to have stemmed from a dispute over the taxi fare. A police statement confirmed the man's arrest and subsequent charge.

The suspect is 40 years old. The taxi driver sustained injuries during the alleged assault. Details of the injuries were not immediately released by authorities.

The Ghana Police Service is continuing its investigation into the matter. They aim to gather all relevant evidence.

Legal proceedings are expected to commence soon. The suspect will appear before a court to answer the charges.