Police have arrested a suspect in the Ashanti Region. He is accused of assaulting a police officer.
The officer was on duty when the incident occurred. He was reportedly intervening in an illegal mining operation.
The suspect is in police custody. Investigations into the assault are ongoing.
Illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, is a significant environmental and security concern in Ghana.
The Ghana Police Service works to combat illegal mining activities across the country.
This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in their efforts to uphold the law.