Two charged after man allegedly set alight - Coonabarabran

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10:30:14 AM

Two people will face court today after another man was allegedly set alight in the state’s west overnight.

About 6pm (Monday 13 October 2025), a 19-year-old man was walking on Cowper Street, Coonabarabran, when he was approached by a man and two women.

Police have been told a member of the group allegedly poured a liquid onto the man before he caught alight.

Passers-by extinguished the fire and the man before he was taken to hospital for treatment.

A short time later, police were called to the same street after reports of a public order incident.

Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District responded with the assistance of detectives.

A crime scene was established, and a 45-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man, and a 17-year-old girl were arrested at a nearby property.

They were all taken to Coonabarabran Police Station where the man was charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent, and affray; the older woman was also charged with affray.

They were refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 4 today.

The teenage girl was released pending further investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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