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Harrowing footage of a man on fire in Birmingham has been shared widely on instant messaging platform WhatsApp.

The shocking clip, seen by BirminghamLive , showed the moment a hero by-stander used an extinguisher to spray the man who was covered head-to-toe in flames.

The disturbing incident happened at the corner of Hospital Street and Bridge Street West in Newtown . We understand the footage was recorded this week.

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Several passers-by rushed over to help - including one quick-thinking member of the public who used a fire extinguisher to quickly douse the flames.

The extreme heat had melted mos

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