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Australia: Man set on fire following argument over dog
Sydney, Jan 25 (IBNS): An Australian man was allegedly set alight and is presently fighting for his life after an argument over a dog went wrong, BBC reported.
The incident took place in Wollongong, a city in Sydney.
The attacker has been identified as a 41-year-old man, who threw inflammable liquid at the victim before setting him on fire.
A 44-year-old woman also suffered burns trying to put out the flames and save the 45-year-old victim.
However, her condition is stable.
The attacker has been denied bail by the local court.
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