Man charged with murder after allegedly setting father on fire

A man faces a murder charge following allegations that he set his father on fire at a home in Sydney's west. The incident occurred at a property on Wargon Crescent in Glenmore Park.

Emergency services responded to a fire at the residence shortly before 1 a.m. on Thursday. Upon extinguishing the blaze, they discovered the body of a 64-year-old man. Police reported that the victim had sustained multiple injuries, including significant burns.

The victim's 36-year-old son was apprehended by police around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday in Werrington. He was taken to Nepean Hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being transported to Penrith Police Station. There, he was formally charged with murder, specifically noting a domestic violence element.

Authorities stated that the 36-year-old suspect has a history with law enforcement, but there was no prior record of domestic violence between him and his father. The suspect has been denied bail and is scheduled to appear before Penrith Local Court on Friday.