By Ishmeal 
A five-year-old girl has died following an alleged domestic violence incident involving her parents at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region.
The child, identified as Elizabeth, was reportedly caught up in a heated argument between her parents on Sunday evening, November 8, 2026.
According to eyewitness accounts, the father allegedly grabbed the girl by the neck, slapped her several times and threw her towards her mother during the confrontation.
The mother reportedly moved out of the way, causing Elizabeth to fall heavily to the ground. She sustained serious injuries, with blood reportedly coming from her nose and mouth.
Mother Alleges Hospital Refused Emergency Treatment
Following the incident, the mother reportedly rushed the injured child to Life-Care Hospital in Mim for emergency medical attention.
However, she alleged that staff at the facility refused to attend to the child because of the severity of her condition. Elizabeth died shortly afterwards.
The Ahafo Regional Police Command has opened a separate investigation into the mother’s allegation that the hospital refused to provide emergency care.
Father Remains in Police Custody
Police picked up both parents following the incident for questioning.
After preliminary investigations, the mother was reportedly released, while the father remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
Residents have also alleged that domestic disputes and violence were frequent in the household, with the child reportedly suffering repeated assaults.
Police investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death and determine whether any criminal charges will be brought.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about child protection and the need to respond promptly to suspected domestic violence.
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