London Acid Attacks: Two Men Hospitalised After Suspected Attack In Bethnal Green

It could be the latest in a string of similar attacks.
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Two men have been taken to hospital after a “suspected acid attack” in Bethnal Green, east London.

The two males, thought to be in their late teens, flagged down police in Tower Hamlets at around 7pm last night.

An unknown liquid had been thrown at them on Roman Road.

#ResponseTeamC @Ldn_Ambulance and @LondonFire dealing with a suspected acid attack in E2. pic.twitter.com/ogXbnHIEHL

— Tower Hamlets MPS (@MPSTowerHam) July 25, 2017

London Ambulance attended the scene and the pair were taken to hospital for treatment.

Metropolitan Police said their injuries were not life threatening.

No arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing. The scene remains cordoned off.

People in the area have shared images of the aftermath on Twitter.

The scene at 19:35 in Roman Road Bethnal Green London. Witness said acid attack but no confirmation. Horrific if true pic.twitter.com/sHT41e8Fzb

— Luc Torres (@LucTorresUK) July 25, 2017

Someone just got attacked with acid on roman road this is so sad pic.twitter.com/9d8k26cSIw

— Nat & Diego (@thelazyones) July 25, 2017

The suspected attack could be the latest in a spate of similar crimes taking place in the capital just a few weeks ago, prompting protests from delivery drivers who feel “too scared to work”.

Five acid attacks were carried out in under 90 minutes across Hackney, Stoke Newington and Islington on Thursday 13 July, with one victim suffering from “life changing injuries”.

Yet another acid attack in London. This time in Bethnal Green. This madness needs to stop honestly

— Joshua 🇳🇬 (@big_man_joshy) July 26, 2017

Anyone with information about this latest incident is asked to call police on 101, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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