A 19-year-old student from Nkwatia Senior High School is in hospital. He was reportedly injured in an alleged attack.

The student is said to have been attacked with a cutlass. This happened in Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.

A church security guard is accused of carrying out the alleged assault. The incident occurred recently.

The student sustained injuries requiring hospital care. An investigation into the incident has begun.

Police in the Eastern Region are looking into the details of the alleged attack. They are gathering information from witnesses.

Authorities are working to understand what led to the alleged confrontation. Further details are expected as the investigation proceeds.