NINE folks rushed to hospital after ‘chemical assault’ in London

A mom and her two younger youngsters have been rushed to hospital after a suspected acid assault in London, police mentioned.

Officers have launched an investigation after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown on the trio in Lessar Avenue, Clapham South.

The attacker fled the scene after the incident, with Metropolitan Police searching the assailant.

Three different folks – who’re all adults – have additionally been rushed to hospitals after sustaining accidents whereas it’s believed they had been speeding to the household’s help. 

And three law enforcement officials are additionally receiving medical consideration after responding to the scene, though their accidents are mentioned to be minor.

Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle mentioned: ‘Officers are on scene following this horrific incident.

‘Three victims – a girl and her two younger youngsters – have been taken to hospital for remedy.

‘Three different folks – all adults – have been taken to hospital for accidents sustained, we consider, as they got here to their help. We will replace as quickly as we all know extra about their situations.

‘Three law enforcement officials have additionally been taken to hospital after they responded to the incident. Thankfully we consider their accidents to be minor.

‘While checks are ongoing to find out what the substance is, at this stage we consider it to be a corrosive substance.

‘A person was seen fleeing the scene. We are drawing on assets from throughout the Met to apprehend this particular person and work is ongoing to find out what has led to this terrible incident.

‘The National Police Air Service are aiding us. Any members of the general public who may also help us with data or materials ought to name 999 instantly ref CAD 7790/31 Jan.’

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