A man was lit on fire after two people forced their way inside a Winnipeg home, police say.

Around 2 p.m. on Monday, a man and woman barged into the home on Qu'Appelle Avenue.

When the suspects got inside, they allegedly confronted, assaulted and robbed the 27-year-old man in the home, police said in a news release.

The victim was left on the floor and a flammable liquid was poured on him and ignited, police said.

While the victim screamed for help, the suspects fled but police said a passer-by heard the man's cries and called 911.

The victim was brought to hospital with numerous serious injuries. Police said he is in stable condition.

At 2:30 p.m. Monday officers located and arrested a 34-year-old man. He has been charged with numerous offences and was remanded into custody.