Police were called by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 8.52pm on Wednesday, 9 October, to Ranston Street, NW1, after reports of two men being injured following a substance attack. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment.
One of the victims was discharged shortly after receiving care, while the other man’s injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.
A number of scenes have been cordoned off as police conduct urgent enquiries to determine the circumstances of the incident. The substance involved in the attack will be tested, and further investigation is underway.
One of the men has been arrested for unrelated matters. No other arrests have been made at this time.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. If you can assist with the investigation, please call 101 or post to @MetCC, quoting reference 7606/9 Oct. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
