YEREVAN. – A man wanted to set himself on fire as a result of family issues, in particular, after disputes with his wife who did not allow him to visit and see his children and demanded a divorce, Armenian News-NEWS.am sources claim.

The incident has occurred at 12.55 p.m. in one of Yerevan districts on Tuesday. 35-year-old taxi driver Movses T. has argued with his 30-year-old wife Varduhi K. about visiting his children and not getting divorce. During the dispute, he threatened and attempted to set himself on fire. Police confirmed information for the agency, adding the man is detained and the petrol is confiscated. An investigation is underway.