Man set on fire in Epping during alleged road rage incident

A man was rushed to hospital after allegedly being set on fire with a lit rag during a suspected road rage incident in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

A motorcyclist allegedly chased down a driver and set him on fire in a suspected road rage attack in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Victoria Police said the alleged attack happened after the pair almost collided on Narina Way in Epping about 8pm on Thursday.

It’s alleged the motorcyclist followed the car to an address in Aranda Place and threw flammable liquid on the victim when he stepped out of his car.

“A lit rag was thrown at the victim as he exited the vehicle causing his clothing and car to catch fire,” a police spokesman said.

Police are looking for the alleged offender. Picture: 7 News

A resident exited a nearby property when the rider fled the scene.

A 19-year-old Lalor man, suffered minor burns and was taken to hospital.

The offender remains on the run and an investigation is ongoing.

Originally published as Man set on fire in Epping during alleged road rage incident