SYLVA, N.C. —

The Sylva Police Department says they have arrested a man after he set a woman on fire during a domestic violence incident on Friday.

Police say they were dispatched to a domestic dispute at Chipper Curve Road. Officers responded immediately and began an investigation. This investigation revealed that Patrick Tyson and a female had a verbal altercation. Officers learned that Tyson had grabbed a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and poured it on the floor and couch where the female was sitting, and then he set the alcohol on fire.

Police say that according to the victim, Tyson stated he would set her on fire if she didn’t get him a beer, then ignited the couch, causing both the couch and her shirt to catch fire. Police say the victim’s shirt was burned off her body, but she did n

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