The police in New York City are looking for a fire founder after a man was set on fire in Times Square early on Sunday morning.
The victim, a 45-year-old man, stayed over his face and arms of the horrible attack over his face and arms.
The NYPD received a call of 911 around 3.55 hours for a person set fire to 41 Street and 7th Avenue.
Ferrising images and video showed that the unclear burning victim was taken in an ambulance with serious burns all over his body.
The shirtless man was wrapped in a blue blanket when dozens of first responds hurried to help him.
The police said they believe that the man was set on fire, but the name of the perpetrator was not immediately released. It is unclear whether it was a targeted or random attack.
According to the authorities, the suspect would have an average complexion for the last time and is last seen in blue clothing.
A 45-year-old man was left with serious burns on his face and arms after a suspect set him on fire in Times Square early on Sunday morning
The police said they believe that the man was set on fire, but the name of the perpetrator was not immediately released. It is unclear whether it was a targeted or random attack. (Shown: NYPD Crime Scene Unit Officers Investing the area on Sunday morning)
The shirtless man was wrapped in a blue blanket when dozens of first responds hurried to help him
The victim was transported to New York Presbyterian Cornell. He is in a stable state, the police said.
The investigation is underway and no arrests have been made.
A red fire extinguisher, Jacker and other supporting documents stayed behind the crime scene.
Steven Ortiz, a resident of the nearby, told Eyewitness News that he cannot wrap his head around the 'very inhuman' incident.
“Just listen to all these things, especially with what happens on the train, in the metro, I don't know what's going on with people who just want to set people on fire,” said Ortiz.
A red fire extinguisher, Jacker and other evidence were left on the crime scene (photo)
“I don't understand, just very inhumane. Especially in the middle of the Times Square it is crazy, it makes no sense. '
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