Man Who Sets Himself on Fire in UK, Fighting For His Life

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Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside McDonalds' and is Fighting For His Life

Police and fire crews raced to the McDonald's in Walton, Merseyside, at around 5.50am today to find a man in his 40s who needed urgent medical attention for serious burns, and remains in a critical condition

BBC 26 OCT 2023







Police and fire crews raced to the fast food branch in Walton, Merseyside at around 5.50am today to find a man in his 40s who needed urgent medical attention for serious burns. He was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.





Witnesses at the scene said the man "set himself on fire", reports the Liverpool Echo, and detectives have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. A cordon remains in place surrounding the McDonald's.

In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "We received a report of a concern for safety of a man in Walton this morning, Thursday 26 October. At around 5.50am it was reported a man, aged in his 40s, needed urgent medical attention for serious burns injuries.

"Emergency services attended and he has been taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. An investigation is ongoing and a cordon remains in place at the scene."

Forensic officers were spotted taking pictures outside the restaurant, near the car park and the drive thru area. Officers were also seen talking to members of staff and taking witness statements.