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Man treated for burns after person tries to set him on fire in Cleveland

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CLEVELAND — A 30-year-old man was injured in Cleveland late Friday night after someone poured gasoline on him and tried to set him on fire.

According to Cleveland police, the incident happened around 11 p.m. on East 93rd Street. Authorities didn’t provide a specific location.

The man was treated at Cleveland Clinic South Point Hospital for burns on his legs and arms.

No further information was provided.

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