A 45-year-old man has been remanded into custody by the Tema Circuit Court. This follows accusations that he defiled a 12-year-old girl.
The suspect appeared before the court on the charges of defilement and unlawful carnal knowledge.
Details of the alleged incident were presented to the court by the prosecution.
The alleged defilement took place in Tema.
The court ordered that the man remain in police custody.
Further investigations into the matter are expected.