Man Set on Fire in Times Square; Suspect at Large

The victim, a 45-year-old man, is in stable condition as police investigate the early morning attack in New York City.

A 45-year-old man was set on fire near West 41st Street and 7th Avenue in Times Square around 4 a.m. Sunday morning.
The victim suffered burns to his face, neck, chest, and arms and is currently in stable condition at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital.
Police believe the attack may not have been random, but the suspect, last seen wearing blue clothing, remains at large.
The assailant reportedly used an accelerant, possibly from a Patron tequila bottle, to ignite the victim, who was extinguished by a passerby with a fire extinguisher.
This incident follows a December subway attack where a woman was fatally set on fire, raising renewed concerns about public safety in New York City.