Grim update on man who set himself on fire on a boat near The Quays Marina, Pittwater as police launch an investigation
A man who allegedly poured the contents of a jerry can on himself has died in hospital after suffering significant burns on a boat, as police launch an investigation into the incident.
Emergency services were called to the boat about 2.55pm on October 9 after reports of welfare concerns at Pittwater, near Scotland Island, in Sydney’s north.
Upon arrival, Sydney Water Police spoke to a 61-year-old man regarding the alleged activation of an EPIRB emergency device.
During this conversation, the man allegedly picked up a jerry can and poured the contents of the can on himself while smoking a cigarette, causing a fire.
Police officers were able to extinguish the fire and immediately provided first aid to the man.
The man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical but stable condition for further treatment.
NSW Police confirmed the man died in hospital from his injuries following the self-immolation incident about 4am on Saturday.
Emergency services were called to the boat at around 2.55pm on October 9 after reports of welfare concerns at Pittwater, near Scotland Island, in Sydney’s north (pictured).
The man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical but stable condition for further treatment. He succumbed to his injuries at 4 a.m. on Saturday
A report will now be prepared for the coroner.
A critical incident team will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
There will also be an independent assessment of the research.
The research has also been subject to an independent review.
A critical incident team will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident