Man, 68, arrested after allegedly setting wife on fire  – News Room Guyana

A 68-year-old security guard was arrested on Thursday after allegedly setting his 59-year-old wife on fire on Thursday at Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast.

In a statement, Police headquarters said preliminary investigations revealed that the woman was at home at around 12:30 hrs when she was allegedly set on fire during an incident involving her husband.

A nearby resident, upon hearing the woman screaming, went to her assistance and managed to extinguish the fire.

The woman was subsequently taken to the Lima Regional Hospital, where she was admitted with injuries about her body. Her condition is listed as stable.

The 68-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested and remains in Police custody. Investigations are ongoing.

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