Woman tries to set herself on fire in court

Last updated 19:30 17/12/2009

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An 18-year-old woman tried to set herself on fire in an Auckland court this afternoon.

The woman was in the public gallery of the Auckland District Court when the incident happened about 5.30pm, police said.

She suffered minor injuries.

Police said it appeared the woman is suffering health issues which are now being addressed.

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