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Man Set Ablaze on NYC Subway: Self-Inflicted or Attack?
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A man reported being set on fire while sleeping on a subway train.
- Police are investigating if the man set his own pants on fire.
- The victim's account changed, raising questions about the incident.
An incident aboard a New York City subway has left authorities investigating the cause of a man's burns. The 55-year-old victim reported that his pants were lit on fire while he was sleeping on a 3-train near Times Square early Monday morning. Responding officers found him with significant burns on his legs.
However, the narrative surrounding the event is complex, with police reportedly considering whether the man may have intentionally set himself on fire. Sources indicated that burnt skin and paper were discovered at the scene, adding to the mystery of the subway assault.
Further complicating the investigation, the victim, who appeared to be homeless, reportedly altered his account of the events. Investigators are working diligently to ascertain the true circumstances of the fire aboard the subway car.
