Police are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue after a man was seriously injured in Newcastle today.
Emergency services were called to a fast-food outlet in King Street, just after 3.20am this morning, when a man suffering serious burns to his body sought help.
Officers are investigating reports of a 23-year-old man being assaulted and set on fire.
The man was taken to John Hunter Hospital before he was transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and investigations are underway into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision in the area at the time to come forward.
