Investigating: A police officer guards the scene of where police believe a woman was set on fire.
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Rechelle Zammit
A woman was allegedly set on fire by another woman in Shepparton on Monday, January 15.
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Police are investigating the alleged incident on Middlesex Cres at about 6.30pm.
A 20-year-old Shepparton woman was flown to Melbourne’s The Alfred hospital in a critical condition with upper body injuries.
Investigation: Police are investigating an incident where a woman was allegedly set alight by another woman.
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Rechelle Zammit
Police said after fleeing the scene, a 33-year-old Shepparton woman was located by police nearby.
She was airlifted to The Alfred with upper body injuries, where she remains under police guard.
The two women are believed to be known to each other, police said.
Damage: There was a broken window at the front of the house where the alleged incident occurred.
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Rechelle Zammit
At 11.30am on Tuesday, a hospital spokesperson said both women remained in hospital in a critical condition.
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are in Middlesex Cres this morning and police will work to determine the exact circumstances of what happened.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Keeping watch: Police guarding the house on Tuesday morning.
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Rechelle Zammit
Scene: A woman was allegedly set alight in Middlesex Cres, Shepparton, on Monday night.
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Rechelle Zammit
Blocked: Police tape surrounds a house in Middlesex Cres, Shepparton.
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Rechelle Zammit
Taped off: Police were still investigating the incident on Tuesday morning.
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Rechelle Zammit
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