An 82-year-old man has suffered extreme burns after being set on hearth exterior a mosque.
The pensioner was seen having a dialog with a male as they each left the West London Islamic Centre in Ealing, west London, round 8pm on 27 January.
They spoke for round 5 minutes earlier than the person doused the sufferer in liquid, believed to be petrol, and set him alight utilizing a lighter.
He then walked away from the scene, in Singapore Road, police mentioned.
The sufferer, who has not been recognized, was rushed to hospital and acquired remedy for extreme burns to his face and arms, police mentioned.
The drive has launched an investigation and launched photos of a person detectives need to converse to after the “incredibly shocking” incident.
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Detective Sergeant Stephen Constable mentioned: “Understandably, there is a great deal of local concern in the wake of this incident and local officers have been carrying out reassurance patrols daily at the mosque.
“We are persevering with to work alongside the West London Islamic Centre who’ve been very supportive of our investigation and have been aiding us with our enquiries.
“A key part of that is identifying the man in the image we have released.”
Anyone who recognises the person pictured, witnessed the incident or has info that may assist the investigation is urged to get in contact with police.
Source: information.sky.com”