Police hunting Venezuelan who set miner on fire

Law enforcement officers in Essequibo are actively searching for a Venezuelan man, who allegedly set a miner on fire after accusing him of having a relationship with his wife.
Reports are that the injured man, 32-year-old Valon “Doug” Evans of Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) reportedly left his camp around 20:00h on Saturday to celebrate his birthday with drinks at Wenamu Backdam landing, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
According to police, Evans later went to the camp of the suspect, known as “Manuel,” and fell asleep there but at about 04:00h on Sunday, the suspect returned to his camp, found Evans sleeping, and became enraged. He accused Evans of having an affair with his reputed wife. The man then threw a flammable substance on Evans and set him alight before fleeing the scene.
Evans managed to reach the Wenamu Health Post, where he is currently receiving treatment. His condition is listed as stable. An investigation has been launched as police search for the suspect. (G9)