This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia, which closed in 2021.

Six People Injured In Suspected London Acid Attack

A group of men reportedly sprayed acid at people in a shopping centre.
Shallow depth of field image taken of yellow law enforcement line with police car and lights in the background.
Getty Images/iStockphoto
Shallow depth of field image taken of yellow law enforcement line with police car and lights in the background.

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Six people were believed to have been injured on Saturday after a group of males reportedly sprayed a noxious substance in an area around a large shopping center in east London, police said.

The incident near the Westfield shopping center in Stratford was not being treated as terror-related, a police spokesman said.

"A number of people have been reported injured at different locations - believed to be six people. We await further details," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

One male was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, the statement said.

More to come.

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.