Attempt to set Pietermaritzburg family members on fire: Man arrested

A man is accused of attempting to set his mother and sister on fire, sparking concern over domestic violence.

Mountain Rise SAPS have arrested a man accused of attempting to set his mother and sister on fire inside their Flamingo Road, Belfort Estate, home in Pietermaritzburg this week.

The chilling incident, which happened around 16:00 on Tuesday, has sparked concerns over domestic violence in the community.

According to an anonymous police source who is not allowed to speak to the media, the arrest followed a tip-off about the suspect harassing his family.

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