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The vehicle’s driver was reportedly still inside when the suspect launched the brutal attack. The shocking scenes were caught on film on Thursday morning in North Philadelphia, USA. Posting the clip on social media under the username @FeministaJones, a witness said: "Heard a huge explosion. Didn't know what it was. Then heard a man yelling saying his skin was burning.

TWITTER The vehicle’s driver was reportedly still inside when the suspect launched the brutal attack

"Heard him say he was in his car and someone drove by and threw something in it while he was in it.” The incident reportedly happened around 5am and the witness added the victims skin was burning. FeministaJones continued: “Then kept hearing loud pops so I went to the door. Neighbours were helping the man because his skin was burning. He lost some of it.

ABC The shocking scenes were caught on film on Thursday morning in North Philadelphia, USA

Heard him say he was in his car and someone drove by and threw something in it A witness

"Went to the corner and saw the whole car on fire. After firetrucks come, he talks to them and then talks to us. "He describes a car pulling up and someone inside saying 'There you go, Muslim' before throwing something into his car.” It is believed the injured man was rushed to hospital after the incident, however police have yet to comment.

TWITTER A man allegedly threw a firebomb into the car while shouting ‘there you go, Muslim'