A man has been arrested after reportedly throwing an unknown substance at two people in Welling. The incident occurred on Bellegrove Road just before 7 pm on Tuesday, August 22.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the man allegedly targeted a man and a woman with the substance as he fled the scene after police were called to respond to a report of an attempted car theft. Both victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. While testing of the substance is ongoing, it is not believed to be acid.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police provided further details: “At around 18:43hrs, police were called to Bellegrove Road in Welling after reports of a man trying to steal a car. As he fled, he is reported to have thrown a substance at a man and woman. LAS and LFB attended as a precaution. The man and woman were taken to hospital. While testing continues, it is not believed to be acid. Officers searched the area and arrested a man on suspicion of GBH and burglary. Enquiries are ongoing.”
