London acid attack: Police alert after lone woman targeted in sick Canary Wharf assault
A WOMAN has been sprayed with a “noxious substance” in a sick acid attack in London.
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The victim was sprayed in Canary Wharf yesterday, with police warning she has suffered life-changing injuries.
Officers have now issued an appeal for information regarding the incident.
They said the woman was walking alone when she was attacked with a “strong acid solution”.
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Police said: “Police were called just before 19.00hrs on Wednesday, 27 December to Westferry Road, Canary Wharf E14 to a report of a woman injured after having a noxious substance thrown on her.
“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. The victim, aged 36, was taken to hospital with life-changing burn injuries to her leg and face.
“She had been walking alone when she was attacked.
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“The substance has been tested and confirmed as a strong acid solution.”
No arrests have been made and officers are currently reviewing CCTV.
Police said anyone with information should call Tower Hamlets CID on 0208 754 4550 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
