Rabat – Authorities in Al Hoceima have opened a judicial investigation after a man allegedly doused another individual with a flammable liquid and set him on fire in a public area on Tuesday, the public prosecutor’s office at the city’s Court of Appeal announced.
According to an official statement, the suspect has been placed in custody following the incident as investigators work to determine the circumstances and motives behind the act.
The victim was transferred to the hospital to receive urgent medical care, the statement added.
The public prosecutor’s office confirmed that legal measures will be taken once the ongoing investigation concludes.
The shocking event has sparked public concern in the northern city, as residents await further clarification on the suspect’s background and the condition of the victim.
While the investigation remains ongoing, the exact circumstances surrounding the attack are still unclear.
Authorities have yet to determine whether the act was premeditated or the result of a personal dispute.
Judicial police, under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office, continue to collect testimonies and analyze evidence to shed light on the motives and sequence of events leading to the assault.
