An Accra court has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison. The sentence is for committing a serious crime against a child.
The convicted man is 28 years old. He was found guilty of defiling a seven-year-old girl. This happened in the Jamestown area.
The Accra Circuit Court handed down the sentence. It included hard labor, meaning the work will be difficult.
The Judicial Service confirmed the court's decision. A judge presided over the case in Accra.
The victim is a young child, only seven years old. The crime occurred in the Jamestown district.
This strong sentence sends a message. It shows that crimes against children are taken very seriously by the courts.
The prosecution presented evidence. The court found the man guilty based on this evidence.
He will serve his sentence with hard labor. This is according to the court filing.