Clapham assault newest: Manhunt beneath means after household focused with ‘corrosive substance’

Police have launched a manhunt after 9 folks, together with two youngsters and three cops, have been injured in a suspected acid assault in South London,

A lady and her two younger youngsters have been believed to be the supposed targets after they have been doused with a “corrosive substance” on a highway close to Clapham Common at round 7.25pm on Wednesday.

A witness reported that the mom screamed “my eyes” and “police” after she was attacked with the substance.

Police have been referred to as to the scene on Lessar Avenue alongside an ambulance service hazardous response crew, and the lady and her youngsters have been taken to hospital.

Three different adults have been additionally taken to hospital with accidents thought to have been suffered as they got here to assistance from the lady and her youngsters.

The suspect stays at giant.

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