A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of his son who was reportedly chopped to death at Orange Hill district in Negril, Westmoreland, on Saturday.

Police have identified the dead man as 29-year-old Denville Floyd Woolery.

Reports reaching THE STAR is that about 6:30 p.m., the father and son were at home when a dispute developed between them.

Police said during the altercation a machete was introduced and Woolery was chopped. He reportedly died on the spot.

The Negril police, who are investigating, have since taken the father into custody. Up to late yesterday, it could not be ascertained if he had been charged.