A "Loading boy', who allegedly poured a potful of boiling soup on his ex-lover out of jealousy at Agona Nyakrom(Central Region) , is in the firm grips of the law. Kofi Anum, also known as Kofi Kwakye, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing harm to Elizabeth Efua Amissah, his former girlfriend.

After remanding Anum in prison custody for some time, the presiding judge at the Swedru Circuit Court, Mr P.K. Richardson, granted him a ?50 million bail with a surety to be justified. The facts of the case as related by the prosecution, indicated that the relationship between Anum and Elizabeth broke down over a year ago and the woman has since married.

However, since their separation, Elizabeth has never known peace as Anum tormented and assaulted her anywhere they met.

According to the prosecution, at about 8:30 am on January 19, Elizabeth, while on her way to visit a friend met Anum. There and then, Anum attempted to assault her without any provocation but she ran to take refuge in the house of a witness in the case.

The prosecutor said Anum pursued her into the kitchen of the witness where a potful of soup was boiling on fire. Anum got hold of the pot with the boiling soup and allegedly poured it Elizabeth. Elizabeth sustained serious burns on her head, back and waist and a report was lodged with the Nyakrom Police, who arrested Anum and charged him with the offence, the court was told.