In a dispute with his partner, a man lit himself on fire in front of law enforcement.

Yesterday morning, a shocking event unfolded on a busy London street as a man set himself on fire. The incident was captured on footage, which showed police officers quickly taking action by using a fire extinguisher and covering the man with a jacket. This all happened on North Road in Islington, causing quite a stir among onlookers.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the man had lit himself on fire in front of emergency services who were responding to a domestic dispute call. The sound of screams from horrified bystanders could be heard as the man was engulfed in flames. Thankfully, he was taken to the hospital and his injuries are not considered life threatening.

However, a police officer also sustained minor injuries and was also taken to the hospital. Fortunately, they have since been discharged. A spokesperson for the Met police shared, "Police were called to North Road at around 9:25 am on Friday, December 13th regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man in the street who then proceeded to set himself on fire. Both the officers and members of the public were able to put out the flames."

The London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade also arrived at the scene to provide assistance. The man was taken to the hospital and his condition is reported to be stable. His family has been notified of the incident. The spokesperson added, "One of our officers was treated for minor burns at the hospital but has since been released."

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For all the latest updates and news from London, be sure to visit Metro's London news hub. The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed about the incident and a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, as police were present when the man sustained his injuries.

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