The cops now have in custody a Tivoli man who they allege forced a woman to drink acid and beat her in the head with a Dutch pot.

Rhona Graham, 50, who was also a Tivoli resident, died in hospital a week after being admitted in critical condition.

Information reaching THE WEEKEND STAR is that about three weeks ago, Graham was involved in an argument with her neighbours. The accused man, a respected and long-time thug from the community was called to quell the matter.

Before he could do so, however, he and Graham got into a tussle and he was said to have been assaulted by the enraged woman.

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This was not taken lightly and allegations are that Graham's life took a deadly turn within the next few minutes as the contents of a bottle of caustic soda was thrown down her throat.

But all was not over, Graham was then struck in the head repeatedly with a pot. She was later rushed to the Kingston Public Hospital.

The man implicated in the incident then fled the community but was held reportedly with an illegal firearm by police in Manchester on Wednesday.

His identification is being withheld, however, as he is not yet charged.

Head of the Kingston West Division, Superintendent Hugh Bish, told THE WEEKEND STAR the man is to be handed over to them after which investigations into Graham's death will continue.

However, Superintendent Bish said there may be some difficulty in their investigation. "You know those communities operate with a code of silence so nobody wants to speak ... . As a result, we will have to try to gain more forensic evidence ... . We can go for him anytime now but we are not yet sure if he will even be charged," Superintendent Bish said.

As such, the police are urging residents to come forward with any information they may have to assist with the investigations.

Relatives of the deceased woman declined to comment. However, some residents expressed disgust at the actions that claimed the woman's life. "Is a wicked act, me a tell yu ... . Di whole a di woman inside bun out ... har head did soft like porridge. Nobody couldn't even go look pon har a di hospital or dem woulda vomit," one resident said.