A man has been arrested and is being held by police in Koforidua. He is accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl.
The alleged crime reportedly took place about a week ago in Koforidua. Local police took the suspect into custody.
The young victim has been taken for a medical examination. This is a standard procedure in such cases.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the details of the incident. Further legal steps will follow based on the findings.