Police are appealing for information after a Riverina man sustained significant burns at the weekend.
About 5.00am on Sunday (7 January 2024), NSW Ambulance paramedics responded to reports a man suffered burns at a residence in Russell Street, Howlong, approximately 30km northwest of Albury.
The 23-year-old-man was taken to Albury Hospital before being airlifted to Prince Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where he remains in an induced coma.
Detectives attached to Murray River Police District commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with information in relation to the incident to contact Albury Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
