A 59-year-old housewife is hospitalised after she was allegedly set on fire during an incident involving her 68-year-old husband at Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Thursday.
Police said the incident occurred at about 12:30h on Thursday, and is being investigated as an attempt to commit murder.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman was at home when she was allegedly set on fire during an incident involving her husband, who is employed as a security guard.
A nearby resident, upon hearing the woman screaming, went to her assistance and managed to extinguish the fire.
The injured woman was subsequently taken to the Lima Regional Hospital, where she was admitted for injuries to her body. Her condition was listed as stable.
The 68-year-old suspect was arrested following the incident and remains in police custody.
Investigations are continuing.