NEW YORK - A man was set on fire in the middle of Times Square overnight Sunday and police are now searching for the suspect responsible.
What we know:
Police say the 45-year-old man was found on fire around 4 a.m. near 41st Street and 7th Avenue.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Big picture view:
Footage from the scene showed the man severely burned, being rushed by authorities into an ambulance after the flames were extinguished.
He was later taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Dig deeper:
Witnesses say they saw the man on fire but didn't know how exactly he was set on fire.
Police are now looking for a suspect they believe to be an unidentified male.
What we don't know:
The motive behind the arson remains unclear, and it is still unknown at this time whether the man knew the individual who set him on fire. The investigation remains ongoing.