Acid Attack Shuts Down Busy Bloomsbury Square
Part of Bloomsbury Square and the junction with Bloomsbury Place in Central London have been sealed off following a shocking acid attack.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
Police, paramedics, and firefighters from the London Fire Brigade scrambled to the incident just before midday on Tuesday at around 11:40am. Anti-terror officers were also spotted attending the scene, which remains a hive of activity.
Victim Sprayed in Face During Alleged Robbery
A white male in his 30s was treated in an ambulance after being sprayed in the face with a corrosive substance that left his eyes inflamed and irritated. Police revealed detectives believe the attack happened during a personal robbery.
Crime Scene Locked Down – No Arrests Yet
A large cordon surrounds number 27 Bloomsbury Place, a hotel and serviced flats, where the incident reportedly took place. The Met Police confirmed a crime scene is ongoing, with no arrests made so far.
A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 11:18am on Tuesday, 13 April to reports of a corrosive substance attack at Bloomsbury Place, WC1. Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended. At the scene a male, aged 30s, had been sprayed in the face with a substance that inflamed his eyes. Early investigations suggest the attack occurred during a personal robbery. The victim was treated at the scene. No arrests have been made.”
Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
The Met Police are appealing for anyone who saw the attack or has footage to get in touch. Witnesses can call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting crime reference 2507/13APR.
