A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged incident in Hamilton last night which has left another man with life threatening injuries.
It is believed a car was set on fire in Hamilton Place about 7.30pm.
A 47-year-old man from Portland who was in the car at the time of the fire suffered life threatening injuries and has been airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne.
The Portland man has been remanded in custody and is expected to face Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court on 23 April.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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