Heartbroken family break their silence after young mother-of-two was allegedly doused in an accelerant and set on fire by a man

The family of a young mum who was allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire by her ex-partner has broken their silence about the horrific incident.

Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, 34, is fighting for her life in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital after the alleged attack on Saturday morning.

Her mother, Alison Rakuraku told 7News she was ‘devastated and numb’ but that ‘she’s strong [and] we will be strong for our girl’.

The police will allege that at around 7.45am on Saturday, a 36-year-old man known to Ms Otton-Rakuraku was involved in an altercation with her at a home in Kingston, 28km south of Brisbane.

It will be alleged the man poured petrol on her before using a lighter to set her on fire.

Shocked neighbours reportedly saw the woman on fire and called emergency services before running to her aid.

The mother of two teenage boys suffered substantial burns, including to her face, and is in a critical but stable condition.

The man has been charged with attempted murder, common assault and other offences. 

Neighbours said they heard arguing from Ms Otton-Rakuraku’s home the night before the alleged assault.

Queensland Police said it will investigate any previous incidents between the pair as part of the investigation.

‘All aspects of the police response will be examined in detail as part of the investigation to ensure we have the full picture of what occurred,’ a police spokesperson told the Courier-Mail.

‘This will include any calls for service and the relationship between the parties.’

Family friend Monique Kidd has set up a GoFundMe for Ms Otton-Rakuraku’s relatives, which had raised more than $15,000 by Sunday night. 

Ms Kidd wrote that Ms Otton-Rakuraku is ‘a support worker with a natural giving heart who didn’t deserve what has happened to her. 

‘She works multiples jobs and also studies, and strives hard to achieve.’

She added that the family is going through ‘a living nightmare’ and ‘unbearable pain’.

Premier David Crisafulli said the latest alleged domestic violence assault had shaken the state.

‘I want Queenslanders to know how much sorrow the state has experienced and how much the state is thinking of the young women involved,’ Mr Crisafulli said.

‘To her family, to the neighbours, to the first responders, to every Queenslander – these are the kind of incidents that rock communities.

‘Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.’

Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Minister Amanda Camm backed what Mr Crisafulli said. 

‘I also want to extend my thoughts and best wishes to the young woman who we understand is still in a serious condition and her condition will evolve in the coming days, but her life will be forever changed,’ Ms Camm said.

The accused man will face Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Monday.