Police in Tema have arrested a 21-year-old woman. She is accused of leaving her newborn baby in a public toilet.

The baby was found by a person passing by. The infant was discovered inside the toilet facility.

The baby is now safe. Social welfare officials are looking after the newborn.

The Ghana Police Service is investigating the circumstances surrounding the abandonment.

Authorities have not yet stated the exact condition of the baby upon discovery.

The woman was arrested shortly after the incident was reported.