A man has been charged after a woman received significant burns in an incident in Werribee South this morning.
It is alleged the woman was in the front yard of a home in Rivercoast Road when the incident occurred about 2am.
The victim, a 43-year-old Werribee South woman was conveyed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 43-year-old Werribee South man has been charged with attempted murder, conduct engendering life, intentionally cause serious injury and recklessly causing serious injury.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 29 December.
A 45-year-old Werribee South woman was released pending further enquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log on to www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
