Unbelievable footage has captured the moment a bumbling arsonist accidentally set themselves ablaze while allegedly trying to set fire to a fast food restaurant.
Emergency services rushed to a strip of shops in Doncaster East, 20km east of Melbourne’s CBD, at 2.40am on December 25 following reports of a fire.
Police said two people drove to the shops on Doncaster Road in a white Toyota Tarago before they approached the outlet with a jerry can.
Victoria Police on Thursday released CCTV footage as part of a public appeal to identify the two disguised offenders responsible for the targeted arson attack.
One offender stood guard as the other poured flammable liquid over the store front before setting the liquid alight, causing a ball of flames to erupt.
Seconds later the offender leapt backwards as his pants became engulfed in flames. His alleged accomplice quickly grabbed the jerry can while he ran down the street with his pants on fire.
The pair stopped a short distance away from the shop and tried to remove the pants
Unsuccessful, the man on fire is seen running down the street with their flaming pants trailing behind them, seemingly stuck around their left ankle.
The two offenders (pictured) were allegedly trying to set a fast food restaurant on fire before one of the men set his pants on fire and was forced to run away
Victoria Police have shared images of two people they believe can assist with their enquiries
‘The Tarago, which is believed to have been driven by a third offender, was last seen headed east on Doncaster Road,’ police said in a statement.
‘Investigators have released CCTV and images of two people they believe may be able to assist with their enquires.’
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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