And keeping it in the south, there is an allegation of assault and arson in Dangriga Town. According to resident Santos Flores, his son attacked him with a weapon before setting his house on fire. Police are now on the hunt for his son, Michael Flores. ASP Yearwood gave us more details.
ASP Fitzroy Yearwood, Communications Officer
"On Sunday 21st August around 1:40am, police responded to a fire in Wagierale Area in Dangriga Town where they spoke to the owner of the residence, Mr Santos Flores, who reported that his son arrived at his residence under the influence of alcohol and he assaulted his father with a machete and then set the house on fire. His son was detained by Dangriga police pending charges. Of course we have wait for the fire department to give us an official cause of that fire than we will know which direction the investigation with go from there."
Reporter:
"But at this time it's suspected to be an arson, right?"
ASP Fitzroy Yearwood
"Alleged arson."
Reporter:
"What's the status of Mr Santos?"
ASP Fitzroy Yearwood
"Mr Santos is in a stable condition because he already gave a statement to the police."
