Suspected corrosive substance thrown at boys at London Tube station
Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to.
An investigation's underway after a suspected corrosive liquid was thrown over two boys at an east London underground station.An investigation's underway after a suspected corrosive liquid was thrown over two boys at an east London underground station.
Just after 8pm on 24 February two boys reported having a liquid thrown at them at Elm Park underground station. They went to hospital and their injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.
Officers would like to speak to the people in the CCTV images as they believe they may have information that could help their investigation.
"Violence in any form will not be tolerated on the rail network"
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Marvin Bruno said: "Violence in any form will not be tolerated on the rail network and we would like to reassure the travelling public that our officers are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend those responsible.
"We are really keen to speak to the people in the images, or anyone else who witnessed the incident, as we believe they have information which could help our investigation. If you know them or have any information that might help, please get in touch."
Anyone who recognises them, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 803 of 24/02/24.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.