An East Canje man was on Thursday found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to his son who he had set afire with methylated spirits when the 11-year-old child tried to stop him from leaving their house for more alcohol.
Ravendra Samaroo of Gangaram Village was found guilty of committing grievous bodily harm on May 7, 2015 but not guilty of attempted murder by a mixed jury at the High Court in New Amsterdam. He will reappear in court on May 10 when he will be sentenced following the presentation of a probation report.
Samaroo’s face reflected relief when the not guilty verdict was read, however, moments after the guilty verdict was handed down, his eyes began to water.
