A man has been jailed for defiling a young child in Kumasi.
Kwabena Owusu, aged 36, was sentenced by the Kumasi Circuit Court.
He received a seven-year prison sentence with hard labour.
The court found Owusu guilty of defiling an 8-year-old girl.
He had pleaded not guilty to the charge.
A trial was held before the guilty verdict was reached.
The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing details.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts to protect children.