By Joyce Danso, GNA
Accra, Jan. 20, GNA – Two traders, Patricia
Akoto, 45 years; and Salam Mamata, 33 years who allegedly assaulted an actress,
Maureen Nash at Kotobabi have appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.
Patricia, and Salam have been various
charged with conspiracy, causing harm and assault, they have however denied the
various charges and have been admitted to bail by the court presided over by
Mrs. Ellen Ofei Ayeh.
The court admitted Patricia to bail in the
sum of GH¢20,000.00 with two sureties one to be justified, whilst Salam was granted
bail in the sum of GH¢10,000.00 with two sureties one to be justified.
They are to reappear on February 3.
Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Emmanuel Adjei
told the court that the complainant Maureen Nash and the accused live in the
same compound house at Kotobabi, Accra.
Prosecution said the accused and the other
tenants are not on speaking terms.
He said on June 4, last year at about 2030
hours, the complainant was returning from town to the house when she stopped at
a nearby shop to purchase some items.
The prosecution said on reaching the house,
Patricia overtook the complainant at the entrance and confronted her that she
overheard her and the said shop owner gossiping about her.
Mr Adjei said the complainant denied the
allegation and this resulted in verbal exchanges between them, of which later
Patricia attacked the complainant with an unidentified object causing injuries
to her scalp.
He said during the scuffle Salam joined
forces with Patricia to fight the complainant.
Prosecution said the complainant fell in the
process and some neighbours separated the fight.
Prosecution said the complainant’s medicated
spectacle valued GH¢1,300.00 and mobile phone valued GH¢750.00 got damaged.
Mr Adjei said a report was made to the Police
and the complainant was issued with a medical report form to seek medical
attention.
He said later the accused were arrested and
arraigned.
GNA