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02-02-2024
LONDON: Authorities in London started to search for a man Wednesday after at least eight people including children were injured in an incident of throwing acid on Clapham’s Lessar Avenue, London, according to media reports in the UK.
Officers who responded to the scene were also among the injured however, their condition is termed non-life-threatening.
Rescue officials at the scene reported that those who were provided immediate medical attention were three children and a woman at around 7.25pm.
London Ambulance Service also confirmed about treating nine people, with five of them taken to a major trauma centre.
“Three patients were taken to a local hospital and the other was discharged at the scene,” it added.
Marina Ahmad, a member of the London Assembly for Lambeth and Southwark, described the incident as a traffic collision involving a man assaulting occupants in a car and throwing acid.
“We are drawing on resources from across the Met to apprehend this individual and work is ongoing to determine what has led to this awful incident,” said Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle.
“While tests are ongoing to determine what the substance is, at this stage we believe it to be a corrosive substance.
“A man was seen fleeing the scene. We are drawing on resources from across the Met to apprehend this individual and work is ongoing to determine what has led to this awful incident.
“The National Police Air Service are assisting us, any members of the public who can help us with information or material should call 999 immediately ref CAD 7790/31 Jan.”
“We believe the man and woman are known to each other. Our investigation is in its early stages and we are working to establish why this awful incident has happened.
“While this appears a targeted attack, he is a dangerous individual and we urgently need to find him. We will release more information about him as soon as we can.
“I also urge local people and drivers to check their doorbell and dash cameras for any footage that might have captured a man fleeing the area, and to please contact us immediately.”
On Thursday morning the road remains blocked off by police. A white car with the doors still open was in the middle of the road until Thursday morning, until officers removed it. Forensics also remain at the scene.
Three women, two in their 30s and one in her 50s, who rushed to help the victims, were rushed to hospital with minor burns injuries but have now been discharged.
Some of the victims were guests at The South Belvedere Hotel, in Clapham Common South Side, which is adjacent to the road where the attack took place.
A spokesperson from the hotel told ITV News its staff were working with police and reassuring other hotel guests that they are safe.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those affected,” the spokesperson said. (Int’l News Desk)
