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Doncaster: Man is forced to strip to his underwear after setting his pants on fire during bungled fast food arson

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The two criminals (pictured) were allegedly trying to set fire to a fast food restaurant before one of the men set fire to his pants and was forced to flee.

Incredible footage has captured the moment a clumsy arsonist accidentally set himself on fire while allegedly trying to set fire to a fast food restaurant.

Emergency services were rushed to a shopping area in Doncaster East, 20 kilometers east of Melbourne’s CBD, at 2.40am on December 25 following reports of a fire.

Police said two people drove to the Doncaster Road shops in a white Toyota Tarago before approaching the shop with a jerrycan.

Victoria Police on Thursday released CCTV footage as part of a public appeal to identify the two costumed criminals responsible for the targeted arson attack.

One criminal stood guard while the other poured flammable liquid over the front of the store before setting it on fire, causing a ball of flames to erupt.

Seconds later, the criminal jumped back as his pants were engulfed in flames. His alleged accomplice quickly grabbed the can as he ran down the street with his pants on fire.

The couple stopped a short distance from the store and attempted to remove their pants.

Unsuccessfully, the burning man is seen running down the street with his flaming pants trailing behind them, apparently caught around his left ankle.

The two criminals (pictured) were allegedly trying to set fire to a fast food restaurant before one of the men set fire to his pants and was forced to flee.

Victoria Police have shared images of two people they believe can assist with their investigations.

Victoria Police have shared images of two people they believe can assist with their investigations.

“The Tarago, believed to have been driven by a third offender, was last seen heading east on Doncaster Road,” police said in a statement.

“Investigators have released CCTV and images of two people who they believe could assist with their investigations.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has images or information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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