Arsonist Sets Themselves on Fire at Barbershop

In a bizarre turn of events, a suspected arsonist accidentally set themselves on fire while attempting to ignite a barbershop in Gungahlin, a suburb of Canberra, Australia. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, July 6, was captured on CCTV footage released by ACT Policing, revealing the dramatic moments leading up to the fire. The footage shows two individuals arriving on bicycles and breaking into the Gold Blade barber shop located on Hibberson Street. One of the suspects forcefully smashed through the door and proceeded to pour a flammable liquid across the workstations and floor of the establishment. In a reckless attempt to ignite the fire, the individual used a lighter, resulting in an immediate and dangerous explosion of flames. Caught in the blaze, the suspect was quickly engulfed by fire and managed to crawl out of the shop. In a frantic effort to extinguish the flames, they rolled on the street before fleeing the scene on their bicycle. The incident has raised concerns among local authorities and business owners regarding safety and security in the area. ACT Policing is actively seeking assistance from the public to identify the suspects involved in this alarming incident. They are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 and reference case number 7792682.