A man who was reportedly set on fire at the Deni Ute Muster over the weekend has suffered significant facials burns.
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Emergency services responded to reports a man had been set alight within the campsite area at the popular event about 6.40pm on Saturday, September 30.
Police have released images of a person and issued a call for mobile phone footage as part of an appeal for information after the incident.
The injured 22-year-old man received the serious facial burns after he was reportedly set on fire by a man attempting to ignite an aerosol nearby.
He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being flown to Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where he remains in a serious condition.
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Officers from the Murray River Police District have launched an investigation into the incident and investigators have released images of a man who they say may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 20s, about 170 centimetres tall and having brown hair in a mullet style.
He is shown in the images wearing a green shirt, blue shorts with a yellow stripe, a red and black cap that appears to have an Elders logo on it and no shoes.
Police have urged anyone with information about the incident, or who may have mobile phone vision, to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
