A man will appear in court today charged after another man was seriously injured after allegedly being set alight at Newcastle this week.
Emergency services were called to a fast-food restaurant in King Street, just after 3.20am on Thursday (28 September 2023), when a man suffering serious burns to his body sought help.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District are investigating reports the 23-year-old man was assaulted and set on fire.
He was taken to John Hunter Hospital before he was transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Detectives commenced an investigation into the targeted attack under Strike Force Droney.
As part of inquiries, a 20-year-old man was arrested after attending Raymond Terrace Police Station about 5pm yesterday (Friday 29 September 2023).
He was charged with throw/lay down explosive etc with intent to maim/do grievous bodily harm and cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent.
The Newcastle man was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Saturday 30 September 2023).
As inquiries continue, investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
