Posted on January 9, 2010 by by valerirojas

A 29-year-old Essendon man of Indian background is in a serious but stable condition in the Royal Melbourne hospital suffering burns to 15 percent of his body including his arms, chest and face after an alleged assault. Victoria Police

It’s alleged the man and his wife had left a dinner party inEssendon and driven home between 1.30am and 2am this morning.

Police have been told he dropped his wife off and drove the car around the corner to park in Grice Crescent.

It’s alleged as he was getting out of the car four males have pushed him back against the car and poured an unknown fluid on him.

It’s alleged one male has then ignited the victim and all four men then fled the scene.

Police do not believe at this stage that this incident is racially motivated.

At a press conference earlier today in Essendon, Crime Department Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Neil Smyth said “we are investigating all possibilities but early indication show it was not racially motivated.”

Police can confirm the 29-year-old man was of Indian descent.

Anyone with information on this incident or were in the area between 1.30am and 2am to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Victoria Police

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