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La Romaine Woman Set on Fire by Ex-Boyfriend in Early-Morning Attack

Assault Home Invasion
Location: Murli Street, Hermitage
Region:
Couva - Tabaquite - Talparo
Source:
CNC 3

A 38-year-old woman sustained second-degree burns to over 22% of her body after her former boyfriend broke into her Murli Street home. The suspect forced his way inside around 2:00 a.m., poured Puncheon rum on the victim, and ignited her with a lighter during a struggle. The assailant reportedly extinguished the flames before fleeing the scene; the victim is being treated at the San Fernando General Hospital.

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