Man is set ON FIRE during terrifying assault in Bacchus Marsh

A man is believed to have been set alight during a shocking assault in Melbourne. 

Emergency services rushed to a home on Lidgett Street in Bacchus Marsh in the city's north-west about 9pm on Thursday. 

A 57-year-old man was found with burns across his body. 

He was airlifted to hospital with serious burns.

'Detectives believe the man sustained the injuries during an assault,' police said. 

No arrests have been made. 

Investigations into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.   

Anyone who witnessed the incident has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.  

Emergency services rushed to a home on Lidgett Street in Bacchus Marsh in Melbourne's north-west about 9pm on Thursday (pictured)

Emergency services rushed to a home on Lidgett Street in Bacchus Marsh in Melbourne's north-west about 9pm on Thursday (pictured)