Football fan dressed as a sheep set alight on train
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A 24-year-old football fan dressed as a sheep suffered serious burns to his arms and legs when he was set alight on a train in Fife.
Aberdeen fans said the man ran through the carriage on fire as others threw beer on him to douse the flames.
British Transport Police said one man was arrested and another was assisting the police with their inquiries.
A second man is reported to have suffered slight injuries.
The train was carrying Aberdeen football supporters back home after their side's match against Hibs in Edinburgh.
The fan who suffered burns is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital in Kirkcaldy.
British Transport Police said a 23-year-old man had been arrested and was expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Monday.
The spokesman added: "British Transport Police are treating the incident very seriously."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8336485.stm
Aberdeen fans said the man ran through the carriage on fire as others threw beer on him to douse the flames.
British Transport Police said one man was arrested and another was assisting the police with their inquiries.
A second man is reported to have suffered slight injuries.
The train was carrying Aberdeen football supporters back home after their side's match against Hibs in Edinburgh.
The fan who suffered burns is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital in Kirkcaldy.
British Transport Police said a 23-year-old man had been arrested and was expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Monday.
The spokesman added: "British Transport Police are treating the incident very seriously."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8336485.stm
