Woman arrested after chemical attack in Redbridge
Police at the scene of the incident on Redbridge Lane East - Credit: Archant
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm following the chemical attack outside of Redbridge station.
Police at the scene of the incident on Redbridge Lane East - Credit: Archant
Yesterday (Wednesday, May 30) police and ambulance services were called at 10.34am to reports of two people having a liquid substance thrown in their face in Redbridge Lane East, Ilford.
Police confirmed that the substance was chemical but said it could “be acid or a noxious substance”.
Two men were later taken to hospital.
Police at the scene of the incident on Redbridge Lane East - Credit: Archant
One of the men remains in hospital, and his injuries have been deemed non-life threatening but potentially life changing.
The other man who was injured in the attack has been discharged from hospital, and his injuries were deemed non-life threatening.
A 29-year-old woman was arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
Police at the scene of the incident on Redbridge Lane East - Credit: Archant
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She remains in custody at an east London police station.
The substance thrown is being assessed.
Police enquiries continue.
Police at the scene of the incident on Redbridge Lane East - Credit: Archant
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number 2188/30MAY or Tweet @MetCC.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
