Chang…wanted.
Darwis…victim.
TAWAU: A 24-year-old man who suffered serious burns on Thursday when trying to stop his brother-in-law from setting fire to his family home in Taman Semarak here died at about 11.30pm yesterday.
Police were still looking for Chang Kock Ying, 52, on suspicion of using two containers of petrol to torch the front of his in-laws’ house after failing to persuade his estranged wife to return home.
Darwis Bin Tahang suffered nearly 95 per cent burns after the incident which occurred at about 8.15am.
District police chief ACP Awang Besar Dullah said the police are still looking for the suspect and are investigating the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Chang’s latest address is No. 3118 Taman Fook On, Jln Sin On.
Those with information on his whereabouts should contact investigating officer ASP Jefri Othman at 0198044444 or a nearby police station.
Investigations revealed that the suspect was in the midst of a divorce with his wife aged 40 and had gone to the house to seek reconciliation but was not successful.
The Darwis’ father sustained injuries on his legs while attempting to save her brother.