West Midlands Police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after...

Published: 3:15 pm March 21, 2023
Updated: 10:04 am October 8, 2025
Exclusive Footage Of  Terror Police Arresting A Suspect  After A Man Was Set On Fire While Walking Home From A Mosque In Birmingham

West Midlands Police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the victim was sprayed with an unknown substance, which caused his jacket to catch fire and burns on his face. Police are investigating after a man was set on fire while walking home from a mosque in Birmingham.

The victim suffered facial burns after being sprayed with an unknown substance on Shenstone Road in Edgbaston shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday.

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