Football fan loses forefinger in argument

Accra, July 29, GNA - An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday remanded into prison custody a 32-year-old trader for biting off the left forefinger of his colleague during a quarrel on the performances of Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics.

Kwesi Appiah charged with causing harm pleaded not guilty and the court presided over Mr Justice S.G. Okraku remanded him in custody to reappear on August 12.

Inspector Joseph Hemeng told the court that two weeks ago, Appiah and his friend, Alex Okyere watched a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and city Rival Accra Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium.

After the match, an argument ensued between them on the performance of both teams that nearly ended in a fight but they were separated. The Prosecution said on July 21, the two of them met at a communication centre and another quarrel erupted which ended in a fight. In the process, Appiah bit off Okyere's left forefinger.