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Mexico City Police Detain Man After Alleged Assault and House Fire That Badly Burned Partner

The 48-year-old suspect has been taken to the Ministerio Público for a decision on charges.

Overview

  • Officers were alerted by a 42-year-old woman who reported her sister was being beaten and allegedly drugged with controlled medications.
  • Police arriving at the Los Olivos home reported that the man threatened to start a fire before smoke was seen coming from inside.
  • Authorities entered the residence and rescued the 53-year-old victim, who was found on a bed as the house burned.
  • Paramedics diagnosed second-degree burns over 40% of her body along with multiple contusions, and she was transported to a hospital.
  • The man was treated at the scene, detained by SSC officers, and presented to prosecutors as the investigation proceeds in Tláhuac.