Construction worker accused of setting fire to building freed

A 32-year-old construction worker, who is accused of setting fire to a building was freed of the charge after the owner of the property refused to give evidence in the case.

Barrington Leung, called ‘Dinky’ of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, was arrested on March 11. He was charged on March 13 after reportedly setting fire to a house belonging to Radah Ramanah.

Leung appeared before Magistrate Wanda Fortune at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate Court. The matter was dismissed after the victim refused to give evidence.

The charge was laid under Section 141 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act Chapter 8:01.