Delaware man accused of stabbing mother to death

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- A Delaware man is now behind bars accused of killing his mother.

New Castle County police say 29-year-old David Lewis repeatedly stabbed 60-year-old Valerra Lewis inside a home on Three Rivers Court in Newark on Friday night.

Lewis is also accused of trying to destroy the evidence with cleaning supplies.

He faces several charges, including first-degree murder.