Police investigate substance incident reported at Leeds Festival
A 17-year-old says his legs were splashed with some sort of skin irritant
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information, after a teenage boy reported having some form of skin irritant splashed onto his legs at Leeds Festival.
The incident happened around 11pm on Sunday night (29th August), during Post Malone's set on the main stage.
The 17-year-old was said to be two-to-four rows back from the front of the crowd, when he felt a substance splash onto his lower legs.
He initially thought it was water, but then felt a "burning sensation" and sought help from staff.
He was treated by medical teams on site before being taken to York District Hospital.
Detectives are now trying to work out what happened, and what substance was involved.
Detective Inspector Guy Shackleton said: “He did not see anyone and had not been involved in any sort of altercation. This happened in a very busy crowded area and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist in explaining how this has occurred.”
The teenager was wearing a pink Stone Island jumper, a luminous yellow t-shirt, black denim shorts, grey Nike Air Force trainers and a blue and yellow Ikea bag bucket hat.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting reference 13210440233 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat