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