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Homeless Man in Málaga Hospitalized After Being Set Ablaze in Alleged Arson Attack

This case highlights gaps in night-time security for vulnerable urban populations.

Overview

  • The 44-year-old Lithuanian man was sleeping on Calle Maestro Chapí in Málaga early Friday when assailants allegedly doused him with a flammable liquid and set him on fire.
  • Emergency medical teams from 061 and 112 Andalucía treated the man at the scene before transporting him to Hospital Clínico Universitario with non-life-threatening burns.
  • The Policía Nacional has opened an investigation and is analysing CCTV footage and witness statements to identify those responsible.
  • Investigators have made no arrests to date and are appealing to the public for information that could lead to the perpetrators.
  • Arrabal AID and other groups have urged increased patrols and expanded support services for people living on the streets.