The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court, presided over by Mr. Kwasi Apiatse Abaidoo, has remanded 26-year-old car washer Isaac Tetteh Angmortey for three weeks in custody for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, 29-year-old Hannah Amedi.
Angmortey pleaded guilty to causing harm under Section 84 of the Criminal Code 1960 (Act 29) and is set to reappear in court on April 10, 2025.
Police Chief Inspector John Brahene, the prosecution officer, said the police received a distress call reporting that a pregnant woman was being severely beaten along Mount Mary Road in Somanya.
Upon arrival, officers found Angmortey assaulting Amedi and promptly arrested him.
Inspector Brahene noted that the complainant, who is six months pregnant, sustained multiple injuries, including swelling on her forehead and bleeding from her lips, neck, and ears. She was given a police medical form and referred to the Yilo Krobo District Hospital for treatment.
Investigations revealed that Amedi had been staying with her aunt for about a month due to the accused’s abusive behavior.
During police interrogation, Angmortey claimed he suspected his girlfriend was involved with another man while he was at work. He said he rushed home but found no one in the room, leading him to her aunt’s house, where he attacked her.
Checks at the Yilo Krobo District Hospital confirmed that the complainant had not lost her unborn child.
Authorities have condemned the attack, stressing the need to address rising cases of domestic violence.
The community has expressed outrage over the incident, calling for justice and stronger measures to protect vulnerable individuals.
