Fifth person arrested over murder of Rose Hall woman, son

The police yesterday said that a fifth person has been arrested over the murder of a Rose Hall woman and her son.

Melissa Arokium and eight-year-old Anthony Arokium died as a result of multiple incised wounds, autopsies which were carried out on Thursday revealed.

Melissa Arokium, also known as Lisa, 30, who operated a shop at her residence at Lot 189 Mangrove Street, Reef, Rose Hall, Corentyne, and her son, a student at the Port Mourant Primary School were found dead just between 1 pm – 2 pm on Wednesday by a relative.