Man held following ‘acid attack’ which left pair with ‘life-changing’ injuries
Two men were taken to hospital after a noxious substance was thrown at them on Tuesday.
A man has been arrested following an “acid attack” in east London which left two people with “life-changing” injuries, Scotland Yard said.
Two men were taken to hospital after a noxious substance was thrown at them on Tuesday.
The pair, aged 23 and 24, flagged down police at around 7pm near Roman Road, Bethnal Green.
The Metropolitan Police said: “Whilst their condition is not being treated as life-threatening it is being treated as life-changing.”
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent on Thursday.
He remains in custody at an east London police station.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
