Man charged with murder after allegedly setting father on fire at Glenmore Park
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly setting his father on fire at a home in Glenmore Park, Sydney. Police discovered the victim with severe burns following a forced entry and an altercation.
Why it matters
This is a significant criminal case involving domestic violence and homicide, currently under investigation by New South Wales police.
Police at the scene after the incident in Western Sydney. ( NSW Police: Ethan Rix )
Edicar Solis has been charged with murder over the death of his father, who was found with significant burns outside a Glenmore Park home.
Police said the 36-year-old was well-known to police.
Mr Solis was refused bail, with the matter to return to court on September 11.
Link copied Share Share article A man who allegedly set his father on fire and left him to die outside a home in Sydney's west has been charged with murder.
Emergency services extinguished a small fire at a property on Wargon Crescent in Glenmore Park just before 1am on Thursday, with the body of a man discovered at the scene.
Police said the 64-year-old had multiple injuries across his body, including significant burns.
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