A man is in custody after being remanded by the Asankragwa Magistrate Court. The court ordered his remand.
The 28-year-old is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl. The alleged incident took place in a community in the Amenfi West Municipality.
Details of how the alleged defilement occurred were presented to the court. The court reviewed the information provided.
Judicial authorities have ordered the suspect to remain in custody. Further proceedings will take place at a later date.
The Ghana Police Service is handling the investigation into the case. They will continue to gather evidence.
This case highlights concerns about the safety of young people. Authorities are committed to prosecuting such offenses.