Man charged with murder after setting mother’s house on fire

A 65-year-old woman has died after suffering burns to over 90% of her body in a fire at her home in the New South Wales, South Western Slopes region. The mother passed away at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital at 3am on Monday. The lady was flown to the hospital in critical condition from a small town 430 kilometres away. Police say her 42-year-old son set her home on fire before running away, and spent several hours on the run armed with a bow and arrow before turning himself into a police station. He was then given several serious charges from the NSW Police Force including domestic violence, murder, grievous bodily harm, and damage to property by fire worth more than $15,000. If you or anyone you know needs help: 1800RESPECT or 1800 737 732 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636