Rochdale man in human torch tragedy
A man's suffered severe burns after being found on fire
A 26-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after being found on fire outside a restaurant in Rochdale.
Emergency services were called to Sandbrook Retail Park following reports that a man was covered in flames outside Frankie and Benny's.
The man was found to be suffering from severe burns from the waist down, including his hands, a spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said.
He was taken to Wythenshawe Hospital, which has a specialist burns unit, by air ambulance, she added.
Greater Manchester Police said the man remains in a critical condition'' and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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