MOORABOOL: Man charged after Bacchus Marsh assault
Arson and Explosives Squad detectives have charged a man following an alleged assault and fire in Bacchus Marsh.
The man was arrested at a residential address in Bacchus Marsh on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 7).
This follows calls to emergency services regarding a fire in Lidgett St on Thursday (Feb. 5) about 9pm.
Upon arrival a 57-year-old man was located with significant burns and airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
A 29-year-old Bacchus Marsh man has since been charged with attempted murder.
He was held overnight to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Sunday (Feb. It is believed the parties are known to one another.

