London, United Kingdom – A shocking incident unfolded in south London on Wednesday evening when a mother and her two daughters were attacked with a corrosive substance, leaving witnesses horrified and the victims and responders hospitalized.
The attack took place on Lessar Avenue near Clapham Common, prompting a large emergency response. According to witnesses, the mother was heard crying out for help as the suspect doused them with the corrosive substance. The responding police officers and Good Samaritans who tried to help were also affected by the attack.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that all the victims, including the family and responding officers, were taken to the hospital for treatment. Tests were being conducted to determine the nature of the corrosive substance used in the attack.
A witness described the horrific scene, recounting the mother’s distress as she cried out that she couldn’t see. Additionally, a man who tried to help described seeing the suspect assaulting one of the children before fleeing the scene. The nature of the attack and the injuries sustained by the victims left residents and onlookers in shock and distress.
As authorities launched a search for the suspect, residents reported the presence of a police helicopter and an increased police presence in the area. Law enforcement officials appealed to the public for any information that could assist in apprehending the perpetrator.
The targeted and violent nature of the attack has raised concerns and questions among the community, with local leaders expressing shock and calling for anyone with information to come forward. In response to the incident, emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade, provided specialized care to the victims, further highlighting the severity of the attack.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice.