Woman arrested for setting friend’s face on fire

Police on Sunday arrested a South Philadelphia woman who they believe set another woman's face on fire last week.

Doreen Cuffie, 45, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, arson and related offenses.

Last Friday morning, police said Cuffie got into an argument with her 39-year-old friend in Cuffie's apartment on the 800 block of S. 16th St. Cuffie then threw a flammable liquid into the other woman's face, then ignited the liquid.

The victim was hospitalized in critical but stable condition with second- and third-degree burns on her face, neck and hands. She is expected to recover from her injuries, police said.

Police arrested Cuffie Sunday morning on the 1100 block of Kimball Street.