Man in his 40s is fighting for his life after ‘setting himself on fire’ outside McDonald’s

A man is reportedly fighting for his life after setting himself on fire outside a McDonalds in Liverpool.

Emergency services were called to the fast food restaurant in Walton at 5.50am today following reports of a man in need of urgent medical attention.

Eyewitnesses speak to the Liverpool Echo reported that the man “set himself on fire.”

Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

This is breaking news – more to come.

Police outside the McDonalds in Walton, Liverpool on Thursday

Police outside the McDonalds in Walton, Liverpool on Thursday

Emma Colton

Janice Dean is a WSTPost U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Janice Dean joined WSTPost in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: janicedean@wstpost.com.

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