A mother and a child hurt in a chemical attack in south London may have suffered life-changing injuries, police searching for a “dangerous” suspect say.
They were hurt, alongside another child, in a chemical attack in Clapham last night, when a corrosive substance was thrown by a man.
A total of nine people were hurt during the wider incident, including five police officers who were injured as they responded.
Police say an alkaline substance was used during the incident and that they believe the male suspect and female victim were known to each other.
The Metropolitan Police says officers “urgently” need to find the suspect and are appealing for the public’s help to track him down after the “targeted attack”.
Superintendent Gabriel Cameron said: “The woman, who is aged 31, and her two daughters – aged eight and three – all remain in hospital.
“While none of their conditions are life-threatening, the injuries to the woman and younger girl could be life-changing. It may be some time before hospital staff are able to say how serious that might be.”
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