A man has been hospitalised with facial burns after a petrol bomb attack in South Norwood on Thursday, February 13.
Attack in Albert Road
Police were called at 2:45 PM following reports that petrol had been thrown in a man’s face and set alight on Albert Road, South Norwood.
Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, responded to the scene, where they treated a 37-year-old man for burn injuries before rushing him to the hospital.
Victim’s Condition and Arrest
The victim’s injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening.
A 42-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and remains in police custody as investigations continue.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 2.58pm on Thursday 13 February to reports of an incident at the junction of Ferndale Road and Albert Road, South Norwood.
“We sent ambulance crews and a clinical team manager to the scene.
“We treated two people. We took one patient to a local hospital and discharged the other patient at the scene.”
Police were called at 14:45hrs on Thursday, 13 February to reports of an incident involving petrol allegedly being thrown in a man’s face and set alight at Albert Road, South Norwood.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and supported a 37-year-old man suffering from facial burns.
He was taken to hospital where his injuries were deemed non-life threatening.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He remains in police custody.
Ongoing Investigation
Police have not yet confirmed the circumstances leading to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101, quoting the incident details, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
