A woman has been taken to hospital in a stable condition after allegedly drinking a suspected corrosive liquid at an address in Kennington.
Emergency Services Respond
The Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service (LAS), and London Fire Brigade (LFB) were called to the scene on Walworth Road at 11:30am on Saturday, January 25.
Authorities quickly implemented safety measures, including road closures and cordons, as specialist officers and firefighters managed the situation.
What is a Corrosive Liquid?
A corrosive liquid is a substance capable of causing severe damage to living tissue, metals, or other materials upon contact. The exact nature of the substance involved in this incident has not yet been confirmed.
Ongoing Investigation
Police have stated that no arrests have been made, and enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
“Police and London Ambulance Service were called at 11.30am to reports of a woman having drunk a suspected corrosive liquid at an address in Walworth Road, Kennington.
“Safety procedures and cordons, as well as road closures, were established while specialist officers and LFB dealt with the incident.
“The woman was taken to hospital by LAS, where her condition is stable.
“Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing. There have been no arrests.”
Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
