Police arrested a 7-year-old child, who was later charged with first-degree arson, after he allegedly set his parents' house ablaze while they kept sleeping inside, reported CBS News. The incident was reported in Jackson County, which is around 40 miles northwest of Charleston. 
 
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department in West Virginia, US posted a picture of the home engulfed in fire on Facebook. In its post, the department stated that the child had set the house on fire intentionally while his parents were inside. 
 
Two people suffered minor burns in the house, but everyone present inside the home survived, stated the police. The child was taken into custody by the authorities and was charged with first-degree arson.

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Speaking about the incident, the police department wrote, ''This evening a 7-year-old juvenile is in custody and charged with 1st-degree arson after the family home was intentionally set ablaze with the parents asleep inside. Minor burn injuries occurred to two individuals, but everyone made it out of the home alive. No further information will be released regarding the investigation because of the sensitive nature of the case. Special thanks go out this evening to the responding volunteer fire departments and the WV State Fire Marshal's Office.''

<h2>Stepfather suspected of child abuse</h2>

The department next day stated that the stepfather of the child was arrested on suspicion of child abuse. According to a report published in USA Today, investigators believe&nbsp;the child, who committed arson, was being abused by the stepfather. 
 
In a Facebook post, the department wrote, ''Aaron Hufford, age 38 of Sandyville, WV and stepfather to the 7-year-old suspect from yesterday's 1st Degree Arson event, has been arrested for Child Abuse of the same 7-year-old. The thorough investigation continues with Detective Seth Fisher and Detective Gary Baldwin leading the way. No further details will be provided at this time.'' 
 
Authorities stated that the information released by them is being limited ''because of the sensitive nature of the case.'' 
 
In West Virginia, police can levy charges against children by criminal complaint or by citation, but the rules for arresting juveniles differ from state to state.

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In 2022, legislation was signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, which prevents children, who are under the age of 12, from facing prosecution and arrest for almost all crimes in the state. 
 
The arrests of children are not uncommon in the US. During the 2017-2018 school year, the police arrested more than 700 children in US elementary schools, according to an analysis of CBS News.

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Police arrested a 7-year-old child, who was later charged with first-degree arson, after he allegedly set his parents' house ablaze while they kept sleeping inside, reported CBS News.

Police arrested a 7-year-old child, who was later charged with first-degree arson, after he allegedly set his parents' house ablaze while they kept sleeping inside, reported CBS News. The incident was reported in Jackson County, which is around 40 miles northwest of Charleston. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department in West Virginia, US posted a picture of the home engulfed in fire on Facebook. In its post, the department stated that the child had set the house on fire intentionally while his parents were inside. Two people suffered minor burns in the house, but everyone present inside the home survived, stated the police. The child was taken into custody by the authorities and was charged with first-degree arson. ALSO READ | Police arrest parents after 7 kids discovered living with caged rats, faeces Speaking about the incident, the police department wrote, ''This evening a 7-year-old juvenile is in custody and charged with 1st-degree arson after the family home was intentionally set ablaze with the parents asleep inside. Minor burn injuries occurred to two individuals, but everyone made it out of the home alive. No further information will be released regarding the investigation because of the sensitive nature of the case. Special thanks go out this evening to the responding volunteer fire departments and the WV State Fire Marshal's Office.'' Stepfather suspected of child abuse The department next day stated that the stepfather of the child was arrested on suspicion of child abuse. According to a report published in USA Today, investigators believe the child, who committed arson, was being abused by the stepfather. In a Facebook post, the department wrote, ''Aaron Hufford, age 38 of Sandyville, WV and stepfather to the 7-year-old suspect from yesterday's 1st Degree Arson event, has been arrested for Child Abuse of the same 7-year-old. The thorough investigation continues with Detective Seth Fisher and Detective Gary Baldwin leading the way. No further details will be provided at this time.'' Authorities stated that the information released by them is being limited ''because of the sensitive nature of the case.'' In West Virginia, police can levy charges against children by criminal complaint or by citation, but the rules for arresting juveniles differ from state to state. WATCH | Serbia: 8 dead, 13 injured in second mass shooting in two days | World News | WION In 2022, legislation was signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, which prevents children, who are under the age of 12, from facing prosecution and arrest for almost all crimes in the state. The arrests of children are not uncommon in the US. During the 2017-2018 school year, the police arrested more than 700 children in US elementary schools, according to an analysis of CBS News. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: 7-year-old sets home on fire with parents sleeping inside, arrested

A seven-year-old boy&#39;s body was recovered from a suitcase hidden inside the house of the family&#39;s former tenant on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The boy, had reportedly, gone missing after being kidnapped from his parent&#39;s house more than a month ago.

The accused, who is a UPSC aspirant, has been arrested and allegedly stuffed the minor&#39;s body in a suitcase at his house in order to dispose off it later, but failed.

The deceased was kidnapped on January 7, from northwest Delhi&#39;s Swaroop Nagar. &nbsp;

His disappearance sparked search operations following which his family filed a missing complaint.&nbsp;

Giving details, DCP northwest, Aslam Khan said following a probe the role of the accused and former tenant came under suspicion.&nbsp;

The DCP said the family revealed that Sakya left the house after staying there for five years, following an altercation between him and Ashish&#39;s parents.

&quot;Acting on this suspicion, police picked Sakya up during the early hours on Tuesday and following questioning he confessed to have smothered the child the same day he was kidnapped. He kidnapped the boy on January 7, killed him, after which he stuffed his body in a suitcase at his house in order to dispose off it later, but failed,&quot; the officer said.

Khan informed that Sakya was trusted by the family and the victim use to call him &#39;Bhaiya&#39;&nbsp;

The boy, had reportedly, gone missing after being kidnapped from his parent's house

A seven-year-old boy's body was recovered from a suitcase hidden inside the house of the family's former tenant on Tuesday. The boy, had reportedly, gone missing after being kidnapped from his parent's house more than a month ago. The accused, who is a UPSC aspirant, has been arrested and allegedly stuffed the minor's body in a suitcase at his house in order to dispose off it later, but failed. The deceased was kidnapped on January 7, from northwest Delhi's Swaroop Nagar. His disappearance sparked search operations following which his family filed a missing complaint. Giving details, DCP northwest, Aslam Khan said following a probe the role of the accused and former tenant came under suspicion. The DCP said the family revealed that Sakya left the house after staying there for five years, following an altercation between him and Ashish's parents. "Acting on this suspicion, police picked Sakya up during the early hours on Tuesday and following questioning he confessed to have smothered the child the same day he was kidnapped. He kidnapped the boy on January 7, killed him, after which he stuffed his body in a suitcase at his house in order to dispose off it later, but failed," the officer said. Khan informed that Sakya was trusted by the family and the victim use to call him 'Bhaiya'

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