A circuit court in Kasoa has remanded a man in police custody. He is accused of defiling a young girl.
The accused is 34-year-old Ebenezer Boateng. He will remain in police custody while investigations continue.
The alleged crime happened in Appollonia. This area is near Kasoa in the Central Region.
The victim is an 8-year-old girl. Court filings detail the accusations against Boateng.
The police are investigating the matter. Further court proceedings are expected.