Bunbury man charged with setting woman on fire
A 40-year-old Bunbury man was arrested after allegedly setting a stranger on fire with flammable liquid.
A stranger approached a woman on Carmody Place in Bunbury on Monday just before 4pm. The man allegedly threw flammable liquid on her and lit it.
The woman suffered serious injuries needing hospital treatment in Perth. A 40-year-old Bunbury man was arrested on Tuesday.
He was charged with grievous bodily harm and remanded in custody. He will appear in Bunbury Magistrates Court on 3 December.
- Monday before 4pm
- Time of attack
- Grievous bodily harm, arrested Tuesday
- Charge
- 3 December
- Court date
Why it mattersViolent attacks on strangers in public places are serious crimes that affect community safety.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
