A man accused of defiling a young girl will spend more time in jail. He appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.
The accused is 35 years old. The alleged victim is 14 years old.
The court decided to keep him in custody. This is an interim measure until the case proceeds.
This legal action follows the filing of charges by the prosecution.
The court will review the case further at a later date.
Further details about the incident have not been released by the Judicial Service.