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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. | 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. | Aberdeen fans said the man ran through the carriage on fire as others threw beer on him to douse the flames. |
The Edinburgh to Aberdeen service was stopped at Kirkcaldy at about 1900 GMT on Saturday to allow him to be treated. | |
British Transport Police said one man was arrested and another was assisting the police with their inquiries. | 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. | 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 train was carrying Aberdeen football supporters back home after their side's match against Hibs in Edinburgh. |
It is understood a number of the fans at the match and on the train were dressed as sheep. | It is understood a number of the fans at the match and on the train were dressed as sheep. |
The train involved, an Arriva cross-country train, was the 1808 GMT service from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. | |
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." |