Person set on fire near Surrey Central station: RCMP

A man was lit on fire near Surrey Central Station Friday afternoon, according to police in the Metro Vancouver suburb.

In a statement, Surrey RCMPConst.Parm Kahlonsaid they received reports of an attack at about 1:10 p.m. PT,near the10200-block of City Parkway.

The local RCMPconfirmedthe attackerallegedly assaulted the victim by throwing a fireacceleranton the victim's body and lighting him on fire. Police said Saturdaythe victim remains in hospital with serious burns.

Kahlon said the suspect stolea white Mini Cooperwith black stripes, after the attack, anddrove away from the scene.

Mountiessay they have now recovered the stolen vehicle with the assistance of the public, but the alleged attacker remains at large.

Police describe the suspect as a man aged between 25 and 30 years old, with a moustache. He was last seen wearing black pants, a grey hoodie with black sleeves, and a green baseball cap with "Cariboo" written on it.

Police say they are canvassing the area, speaking to witnesses and looking for security camerafootage. They released photos of the suspect on Friday.

Kahlon said that, currently, police don't know the motive behind the attack.

Police are asking anyone with information about the assault, or the suspect, to contact Surrey RCMP. They are asking anyone who sees the suspect to call 911.