A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour. The Accra High Court handed down the sentence.
The 35-year-old man was found guilty of defiling a 13-year-old girl. This was confirmed by a court filing.
The incident took place in Accra. The details of the crime were presented during the trial.
The court heard evidence from the prosecution. They presented facts about the case.
The judge considered the evidence. The guilty verdict was delivered after the trial.
This sentence is to deter others from committing similar crimes. It also aims to deliver justice for the victim.
The Judicial Service oversees such court proceedings. Families are encouraged to report such offences.
Child defilement is a serious crime. It carries severe penalties under Ghanaian law.