Son arrested 2 days after allegedly setting parents’ home on fire
Two days after allegedly setting his parents’ home ablaze in Aishalton Village, Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo), a 23-year-old man has been arrested on Wednesday afternoon.
The man being arrested by police in Aishalton Village
That fire, which occurred on Monday evening, left a family of four, including a seven-year-old child, homeless and destroyed the house they had lived in for 20 years.
The fire was started at around 19:30h, and it reportedly occurred after the suspect had gotten into a heated argument with his father. Following that confrontation, the man had fled the scene, and flames had been seen consuming the family’s home shortly thereafter. The suspect had been on the run since the incident, prompting a police manhunt to apprehend him.
According to family members, the man has a history of violent outbursts and substance abuse, which they believe had contributed to the incident. His aunt Petronella Michael had previously expressed frustration over the lack of intervention by authorities despite years of abusive behaviour exhibited towards his parents.
The suspect is now in police custody pending charges. (G9)
