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Jacob Thompson, 19, was set on fire while walking in Coonabarabran, Australia, on Oct. 13

Aaron Valette, 19, and Mavis Chatfield, 45, remain in police custody after being charged in connection with the incident

Thompson allegedly suffered third-degree burns to his body and had to be placed into a coma due to his burn injuries

A teenager is recovering in the hospital after being allegedly attacked by a man who was joined by two women in Australia.

The 19-year-old, who has since been identified as Jacob Thompson, was approached by the trio while walking on Cowper Street in Coonabarabran, Australia, at around 6 p.m. local time on Oct. 13, said New South Wales (NSW) Police in a news release . He was allegedly set on fire after the man poured a liquid on him.

The teen was r

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