A man believed to be in his sixties has suffered a horrific injury under unusual circumstances at Kwesimintsim in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region.

According to a report by 3news.com, the victim, identified as Samuel Sam, a resident of Tarkwa, had visited his girlfriend at her family house at Kwesimintsim Zongo to spend the Easter holidays with her when the incident occurred.

The report indicated that the man, believed to be in his sixties, and his lover decided to enjoy fresh air in the compound of the house after the area experienced a power cut. "According to reports, around 10:30 pm that evening, Sam and Stella decided to sleep outside in the compound to enjoy fresh air.

A few minutes later, Sam returned to the bedroom to sleep, and Stella followed shortly after.