Man fighting for life after being 'doused in liquid and set alight' in Perth

A man is fighting for life after he was allegedly set on fire during an altercation in Perth early this morning.

Police said the 42-year-old was allegedly doused in flammable liquid and set alight in Cloverdale at 12.15am.

He was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Police were told the altercation involved two men who are known to each other.

A 46-year-old man was later charged with one count of grievous bodily harm.

He was remanded in custody and was due to appear in Perth Magistrates court today.

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