Young Aussie Allegedly Doused in Petrol and Set Alight
A 19-year-old Australian, Jacob Thompson, is fighting for his life in hospital after allegedly being doused in petrol and set alight following a feud between two families.
Thompson sustained third-degree burns to nearly a third of his body, including his face, torso, arms, back, and legs, in the incident that occurred on October 13 in Coonabarabran, rural New South Wales.
Aaron Valette, 19, allegedly warned Mr Thompson: 'If you come any closer, I'll burn you.'
- The family of the teenager plans to move away to help him recover from his injuries.
- Passers-by extinguished the fire before Thompson was taken to hospital for treatment.
- A 19-year-old, Aaron Valette, has been implicated in the alleged attack.
Author's summary: Aussie teen set alight after feud.
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