A Werribee man accused of setting his neighbour on fire over loud music has been refused bail.
The 44-year-old allegedly poured accelerant over a woman and set her on fire in December, 2022 followng a neighbourhood argument over music.
The Magistrates’ Court previously heard the victim was left with burns to 70 per cent of her body, spending months in hospital.
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The accused applied for bail last week, with his lawyer claiming his client may have been acting in self-defence.
However the Magistrate refused the application on Monday, finding the accused was a risk to the public.
He is due to face court again in March for a committal hearing.
