A five-year-old girl has died after she was allegedly caught in a violent confrontation between her parents at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region.

The deceased, identified as Elizabeth, was a pupil of Mim M/A Basic School.

Residents say the couple had a history of domestic disputes, with frequent arguments over marital issues. They also allege that the parents repeatedly subjected the child to physical abuse.

“They have been fighting almost every day and repeatedly assaulting the girl for no wrongdoing,” a resident said.

The latest incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening when another disagreement between the couple escalated into violence.

Witnesses claim the father grabbed Elizabeth by the neck, slapped her several times and threw her towards her mother during the confrontation.

The mother allegedly dodged the child, causing her to hit the ground heavily.

The fall reportedly left Elizabeth with severe injuries, with blood coming from her nose and mouth.

Speaking to reporters on Monday morning, the mother said she immediately took the child to Life-Care Hospital in Mim for treatment. However, she alleged that medical staff refused to attend to them because of the extent of the bleeding.

Elizabeth died shortly afterwards.

Police subsequently arrested both parents for questioning. The mother was reportedly allowed to return home after preliminary questioning, while the father remains in police custody assisting with investigations.

Meanwhile, the Ahafo Regional Police Command has launched a separate investigation into allegations that the hospital refused to provide medical attention to the child and her mother.