The attacker allegedly spoke to the victim before spraying him with an unknown substance and setting his jacket on fire, causing his face to be burned.
Police believe the victim, who was walking home from Dudley Road mosque, was approached by another man on Brixham Road in Edgbaston, just after 7pm on Monday.
The pair briefly spoke before the attacker sprayed the man with an unknown substance and his jacket was set alight, causing burns to his face, the force said.Police said they were are aware of footage circulating online on social media showing the man being set alight and are examining it as part of their investigations.Supt James Spencer said:"We're examining CCTV and speaking to witnesses and are determined to find out who is responsible," he said.
"I've been speaking to people this morning, and so I know just how concerned they are and that people are after answers. "We are determined to find the person responsible and get those answers as soon as possible, and I'd urge the community to work with us and to avoid any speculation at this stage."
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