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Hunt for attacker after man set on fire at Warrawong unit

May 12, 2026 1:21 pm in by

A man’s suffered serious burns after being set alight in Warrawong.

Emergency crews were called to the Todd Street unit block around 9pm last night, after an unknown person forcibly entered a unit, doused the occupant in an accelerant, and then lit him on fire.

The 25 year old was airlifted to a Sydney hospital in a critical condition – that’s since been downgraded to a serious but stable condition.

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Police say they’re now waiting until the man’s able to talk to them, hoping to gather more information about the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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