The alleged attacker who set alight a young woman on a Chicago metro train has been described as a ‘serial criminal’ with 72 prior offences.

During her travels on the city’s Blue Line on Monday night, 26-year-old Bethany MaGee had gasoline poured over her and was set alight.

MaGee, from Indiana, managed to flee the train and survive, but has suffered burns to 60% of her body.

The police has named Lawrence Reed, 50, as a suspect in the case.

Reed was reportedly freed in August this year by a judge after he allegedly attacked a social worker.

Surveillance footage shows MaGee siting in the train before the attacker poured gasoline over her head and body.

A criminal affidavit filed in federal court alleged that Reed approached MaGee and repeatedly yelled ‘burn alive b***h.’ Cook County J

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