A 45-year-old man charged with arson is granted bail in the sum of $100,000.

A statement from the police service says Kyle Richards, of Hubert Ranch Street, Vistabella, appeared before the Siparia Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

The unemployed Mr. Richards was arrested following a report of arson in the district on Monday.

According to the TTPS, on Saturday, the victim reported to police that a man who has relations with his daughter was allegedly seen leaving her room after it was set ablaze.

The victim, with assistance of his neighbours, managed to extinguish the fire.

An enquiry was launched but the suspect surrendered to police at the Oropouche Police Station later that day.

Mr. Richards was immediately arrested and charged with arson.