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ATHENS, Greece – A Greek woman faces trial for allegedly setting fire to an amorous British tourist after drenching him with alcohol at a resort bar on the island of Crete.
Police on Crete said the 26-year-old suspect was charged with assault Thursday.
The victim, who has not been identified, was hospitalized with second-degree burns.
The incident took place early Thursday at the rowdy Malia resort, which is popular with young Britons, after the 23-year-old tourist allegedly made crude advances on the local woman.
The trial has been set for Friday in the city of Iraklio, in northern Crete. officials said.
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