Woman seriously injured by corrosive substance in Edinburgh
She was attacked as she answered the door of her home in the south east of the city.
Last updated 10th Nov 2018
A woman has suffered serious injuries to her face and neck after a corrosive substance was thrown at her as she opened the door of her home in Edinburgh.
The incident happened in the south east of the city around 8.40pm at an address in Captains Road.
A 37-year-old woman answered the door of the property where a male, wearing a dark hooded tracksuit, threw the liquid on her.
The victim was taken taken to Hospital where she continues to be treated.
Inquiries to identify the male responsible are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to come forward.
He is described as male early twenties, 5ft 11ins tall with a slim build and wearing dark coloured matching tracksuit, grey hooded top pulled up, item covering face, dark gloves, dark trainers with light reflective sections
Detective Inspector Stevie Rosie said: ''We are still working to establish the motive surrounding this attack.
However, we believe this to be a targeted attack . Police are supporting the victim, who has sustained some very serious injuries to her face and neck.
Anyone who recognises him, or who has any other information relevant to this investigation should contact police immediately."
Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident 4125 of the 9th November.
Alternatively an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.