All those injured, who were members of the Met’s Specialist Firearms Command, were taken to hospital for treatment and, although they have since been discharged, some will require further treatment

The Met has praised members of the public who provided assistance to a number of...

Published: 12:16 am September 25, 2020

Updated: 5:55 am March 8, 2026

The Met has praised members of the public who provided assistance to a number of officers who were injured while carry out a drugs warrant in Barnet yesterday (Wednesday, 23 September).

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At around 13:50hrs, officers attended an industrial unit in Dale Close, Barnet, to execute the warrant. As they did this, a substance – believed to be sulphuric acid – was dispersed resulting in 11 officers suffering apparent burn injuries.

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