WA Police officer suffers minor burns as man lights firebomb during arrest
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A police officer has suffered burns in a firebomb scare during an arrest in Perth’s east.

The terrifying ordeal was captured on bodycam as a 47-year-old man was also engulfed in flames after allegedly lighting a jerry can of petrol on fire.

Police responded to a man with a lighter and a jerry can of petrol allegedly threatening the public in Victoria Square about midday yesterday.

WA Police officer suffers minor burns as man lights firebomb during arrest
A police officer has suffered burns in a firebomb scare during an arrest in Perth’s east. (9News)

Officers attempted to approach the man, with police pouncing before a fireball erupted.

Police say the 47-year-old ignited a wick placed inside the jerry can.

A 30-year-old constable received minor burns to his arm and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.

WA Police officer suffers minor burns as man lights firebomb during arrest
Police say the 47-year-old used a lighter to ignite a wick, which he placed inside the jerry can. (9News)

The accused suffered superficial burns.

The 47-year-old from Broome has been charged with a string of offences, including endangering life and criminal damage by fire, and will face a magistrate next month.

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