Police are investigating an alleged attempt to commit murder after a 59-year-old housewife is reportedly set on fire at her home in Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast. The incident occurs on Thursday, October 1, 2026, around 12:30 hrs, and involves her 68-year-old husband, who is a security guard.
According to police accounts cited by the outlets, the woman is at home when the incident happens and the husband is later taken into custody. All three reports frame the matter as an ongoing investigation rather than a completed determination of guilt.
The sources primarily differ in how they describe the alleged roles and the incident phrasing. Guyana Chronicle and INews Guyana emphasize the police description of an “alleged attempt to commit murder,” while Kaieteur News states that the woman was “set on fire by husband,” reflecting a more direct wording. The core details—time, location, ages, and that police are investigating—are consistent across the coverage.
