Police are appealing for assistance from the public as an investigation is underway into what is believed to be a domestic violence-related assault in the state's South this afternoon.
About 12pm today (Sunday 7 January 2023), emergency services were called to a home on Bribbaree Road, Bribbaree, 50 km northwest of Young following reports a woman had been injured in a house fire.
Officers attached to The Hume Police District arrived to find a 65-year-old woman suffering severe burns.
She was treated at the scene before being airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.
Police have issued a description of a man they believe can assist with inquiries.
The man is aged 42, described as being of Caucasian appearance, of a large build, 180cm, unshaven with short shaved dark hair. He is believed to be driving a grey Hilux dual-cab ute with black rims, NSW registration AHP 02A, who may be heading towards Young.
Members of the public are urged not to approach the man or vehicle but if sighted to call Triple Zero (000) immediately
