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NYPD - Iqraa news
A man is recovering Sunday after being set on fire near Times Square as police search for a suspect.
The male victim, 45, was set on fire in the area of West 41st Street and 7th Avenue around 4 a.m. Sunday, the NYPD said.
Officers responded and observed the man on fire. The victim was assisted by the FDNY who put out the fire and took him to a local hospital, according to fire officials.
It's unclear if the victim knew the person who lit him on fire.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing.
