A fisherman is in jail after a court in Winneba heard he is accused of defiling a 15-year-old girl. The district court dealt with the case.

Officials say the alleged incident happened last week. The location was near the coast in Winneba.

The court has ordered the fisherman to be kept in custody. He will remain there while the case continues.

Further details about the alleged defilement were not immediately available from the court filing.