A manhunt is currently underway following a horrific attack in which a stranger allegedly doused a young man in petrol and set him alight at his unit block. Emergency services were summoned to Todd Street in Warrawong, located approximately 90 minutes south of Sydney, after reports of a fire around 9pm on Monday night.
Details of the Attack
According to police, the victim was deliberately set on fire by an unknown assailant who then fled the scene. The young man sustained severe burns and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have established a crime scene and launched a full investigation into the incident. Detectives are working to identify the perpetrator and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Police have not yet released a description of the suspect but are appealing for witnesses or individuals who may have dashcam footage from the area to contact them. The motive behind the attack remains unclear at this stage.
