A 29-year-old single mother, Mary Adu, is in the grips of Pru East District police for abusing her four-year-old son.

She was arrested after a neighbour filed a complaint to Social Welfare officials about the inhumane treatment she metes out to her son.

Mr David Duku, who made the report, told Adom News that he witnessed her physically assaulting her son for hours till he was covered in bruises.

The Social Welfare officials together with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) team visited the scene and apprehended the suspect for further investigation.

The four-year-old victim was rushed to the St. Mathias Hospital at Yeji where he is currently receiving treatment.

Madam Lydia Apam from the Welfare Department told Adom News that the child sustained deep cuts on his face and other parts of his body.

Due to the level of injuries, doctors said he will be processed for the theatre.

Madam Apam said the case will be taken up and due process followed to protect the child.