14 October 2025, 12:38 AM
A man and a woman head to court today after a man was allegedly set alight in Coonabarabran yesterday (13 October).
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Police say a 19-year-old man was walking on Cowper Street at about 6pm on Monday when a man and two women approached him.
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"Police have been told a member of the group allegedly poured a liquid onto the man before he caught alight," a police spokesperson said.
"Passers-by extinguished the fire and the man before he was taken to hospital for treatment.
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"A short time later, police were called to the same street after reports of a public order incident.
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"Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District responded with the assistance of detectives."
It isn't yet clear what motivated the incident. [IMAGE: River McCrossen]
The spokesperson said a crime scene was established.
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They also said a 45-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were arrested at a nearby property.
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They were taken to Coonabarabran Police Station, where the man was charged with causing grievous bodily harm and affray, while the older woman was also charged with affray.
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They were refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 4 today.
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The teenage girl was released pending further investigation.
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Police are urging anyone with information on the incident is to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.