No crime committed in Aberdeen chemical attack

Police in Aberdeen have now confirmed that no crime has occurred in relation to reports of two 12-year-old boys being assaulted in the Granitehill Road area of the city.

An investigation was launched last night after officers were told that two young boys had a white substance thrown at them which caused burn type injuries.

The boys have been left with "significant injuries" after getting chemicals on their faces in Aberdeen.

The sister of one of the 12 year olds has posted a picture of him on Facebook - it shows blisters down one side of his face, especially around his eye.

She says the inside of the other boy's mouth has been badly burned.

The incident happened at about eight o'clock last night on Granitehill Road, Northfield, near the Coral Bookmakers.

Detective Inspector Allen Shaw said: “Extensive inquiries have been carried out by a team of officers who have established that no assault, nor any crime, has taken place.

“I appreciate the upset this has caused the local community today and would like to thank you all for your patience while our inquiries took place.

“I would also like to thank every member of the public who has provided information in relation to this investigation and thank the media for their assistance so far.

“Further inquiries will now be carried out as to how the substance involved in this incident was able to be accessed and where it came from.

“I would appeal to anyone with information to contact police.”