Rabat — Police in Beni Mellal arrested a 32-year-old man Monday evening on suspicion of murder and arson to cover up the crime.
The suspect has multiple previous criminal convictions, according to authorities from the Regional Judicial Police Service of Beni Mellal Security.
Police discovered a body Saturday in a vacant area of the city. The victim had suffered serious physical assault and burns from a fire.
Officers immediately began examining the scene and launched an investigation.
Intensive investigations supported by technical expertise helped police identify the suspect, who they arrested Monday evening in one of the city’s neighborhoods.
Police now hold the suspect in custody under judicial supervision while the investigation continues. The Public Prosecutor’s Office oversees the ongoing probe.
Investigations are underway to uncover the reasons and background behind this crime and all circumstances surrounding it and determine all criminal acts attributed to the suspect.
Initial investigation suggests the suspect knew the victim beforehand.
The case remains under investigation as authorities piece together the full details of the incident.
