BELTON, S.C. – A South Carolina man was arrested after deputies say he poured boiling water on his great-niece, leaving her with severe burns that required hospitalization at a burn center.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened Friday afternoon at a residence on Misty Circle in Belton. Deputies arrested Gregory Bernard Campbell, who is accused of intentionally using boiling water to injure his 24-year-old relative.
The victim was transported to the Augusta Burn Center for treatment of her injuries, authorities said. Her current condition has not been released.
Campbell was booked into the Anderson County Detention Center and charged with assault and battery. He has since posted bond and been released.
No motive for the attack has been disclosed, and the case remains under investigation.
Key Points
- Deputies say a Belton man poured boiling water on his 24-year-old great-niece.
- The victim was hospitalized at the Augusta Burn Center with burn injuries.
- The suspect, Gregory Bernard Campbell, was arrested and later released on bond.
A family dispute in Belton ended with a shocking act of violence and a trip to a burn center.