Police are searching for a suspect and any witnesses after a homeless man was set on fire while sleeping in an underpass in Birmingham.
A man in his 30s suffered potentially life-changing injuries to his hands and face after the attack, which saw his bedding set on fire before being piled on top of him, but is in a stable condition in hospital
The “shocking attack” took place at 9.20am on Tuesday November 7, where Hockley Hill goes over Boulton Middleway, West Midlands Police said.
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A CCTV picture released by the force shows a man riding a scooter with grey trousers, a white hoody, and black gloves.
Gary Ashton, who works at nearby business 5techs Repair, said locals didn’t know what was going on after police were called to the incident.