Three young men are facing charges after an alleged assault. The incident took place during a school athletics event in Agona Swedru.
Students from Swedru School of Business and Obrachire Senior High Technical School were competing when the fight occurred.
The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrests. They stated that the three students from Swedru School of Business are accused of attacking a student from Obrachire Senior High Technical School.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Joseph Amoh, aged 20, Benedict Appiah, aged 18, and Bilal Mamud, also aged 18.
The police are investigating the details of the assault. Further legal actions will follow based on the findings.
This incident highlights concerns about violence during school sporting events. Authorities are looking into how such situations can be prevented in the future.