‘Acid Attack’ on Fulham Palace Road
Two people suffer burns after corrosive substance thrown at them
Fulham Palace Road junction with Lillie Road. Picture: Google Street View
The incident happened at 1.10pm near the junction with Lillie Road. A 18-year-old man was on the footway talking to a 47-year-old woman when they were approached by a man who threw a liquid at the teenager. Some of the noxious substance also splashed onto the woman.
Their assailant then ran off along Crabtree Lane and may have subsequently left the area on a moped that was parked on Bothwell Street. The suspect is described as a black male.
The victims were both taken to a west London hospital. The 18-year-old man suffered severe burns to his neck, face and shoulder and has also left hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening, but may be life-changing. The woman was treated for small burns to her shoulder and neck and has been discharged from hospital.
Detectives from the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command are investigating. Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call detectives on 020 8201 2889 or you can give information via Twitter @MetCC.
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org
April 20, 2017