Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged torching of a house, belonging to a recent murder victim.

The fire is being described as arson.  

Randall Rampersad was stabbed to death, while bathing in his outdoor bathroom on Wednesday of this week.

One relative told officers his brother was laid to rest on Saturday.

However, during the early hours of yesterday morning he heard crackling sounds.

He went to investigate and discovered Mr Rampersad’s home, engulfed in flames.  

Police has since learnt that the house, which was made of teak and fully furnished, remained unoccupied since Mr. Rampersad’s death.  

Investigators were also informed that the structure was the source of a legal dispute between the deceased and a female relative.

Rampersad’s murder and the destruction of his home by fire are now under investigation.