Man assaults his 68-year-old grandmother

Kumasi, July 1, GNA - A Kumasi Circuit Court has remanded a 35-year-old man into prison custody for assault and threat of death on his 68-year-old grandmother.

Kwadwo Brobbey pleaded not guilty and would re-appear on July 25. Police Inspector Appiah Kubi, prosecuting told the court, presided over by Mr. Ernest Yao Obimpeh that Brobbey lived with the grandmother, Madam Akua Adomah at Akwatialine in Kumasi where a wooden structure in the house is occupied by a cousin of the accused. He said the accused who wanted to occupy the structure asked the grandmother to eject the cousin on several occasions but the complainant did not oblige.

Inspector Appiah Kubi said on June 24 this year around 1900 hours, a quarrel ensued between Brobbey and the grandmother over the issue, leading to the grandmother receiving two slaps on the face from the accused. He is also said to have kicked her on the floor. He said people in the house took the grandmother into her room and locked the door but Brobbey, still in rage picked a bottle and threatened to kill Madam Adomah.

The prosecution said he was overpowered and a report made to the police leading to his arrest whilst the grandmother was issued with medical form to attend hospital. The police, after investigations charged Brobbey with the offence. 01 July 07