Homeless man 'deliberately' set on fire in park
A homeless man was "deliberately" set on fire in a park after flammable liquid was poured on him.
It is believed the victim had been sleeping when two people approached, poured lighter fluid over his hands and set him alight, West Midlands Police said.
Officers said the man was initially thought to have suffered "severe burns" during the attack in the Swanswell Park and Pool area of Coventry.
The incident happened some time between 10pm on Saturday January 26 and the early hours of Sunday, the force added.
Anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious has been urged to contact the police, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
