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| Subject: Man dies after setting himself alight outside a courthouse -- It wasn't Billy Beck, poLICE confirm Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:29 am | |
| A man, who set himself alight outside a Brisbane courthouse yesterday, has died in hospital.
The 60-year-old man set himself on fire in the forecourt of the Brisbane Supreme and District Court building about 2pm yesterday.
He suffered burns, ranging from first-degree to third-degree, to more than 75 per cent of his body.
He was rushed to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition, but died overnight.
Police are investigating the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.
One witness said the man, who had a ''calm'' expression on his face, built a ''little barbecue'' around himself before using methylated spirits and a lighter.
''It was massive (the fire) - he was engulfed in it,'' the witness said. ''It was horrific.''
Another witness reported hearing a loud bang before seeing the man in flames.
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| Subject: Re: Man dies after setting himself alight outside a courthouse -- It wasn't Billy Beck, poLICE confirm Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:53 am | |
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