Man hurt in chemical attack in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Police believe it to be a targeted attack
Last updated 30th Jul 2022
The 30-year-old man was taken to hospital on Thursday 28 July after he was attacked with a liquid chemical.
The man, who has not been named was walking along an alleyway leading to Longhill Rise in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and was approached by two men.
They spoke to the victim before one of the men punched him twice and the other threw the corrosive substance in his face.
The victim called East Midlands Ambulance Service and was taken to King’s Mill Hospital.
His injuries are not believed to be serious at this stage.
Nottinghamshire Police are asking for the public’s help.
Detective Sergeant Lauren Morgan from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We believe this may have been a targeted attack and incidents like this are thankfully extremely rare.
“The man was taken to hospital and discharged shortly after with injuries which are not believed to be serious at this stage.
“If you saw the incident or have any information please call 101 quoting incident number 351 of 28 July 2022.”