Man found burned, naked on Virginia street

Virginia police have made an arrest after a burned, naked man was found lying in the street.

Officers say 21-year-old Forrest Dean King was found about 5 a.m. Monday. His clothes were found smoldering nearby. The man was rushed to Virginia Regional Medical Center and later transferred to Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth. His condition wasn't immediately available.

Police say the victim had burns over half his body. A Virginia man was arrested on a possible charge of first-degree assault.

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Information from: Mesabi Daily News

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