Horror when a mysterious substance is thrown on her in a crowded pub, burning her skin and hair

A WOMAN was left “burning” and blistered after a mystery substance was thrown over her head in a horror pub attack.

An unknown mixture left the victim with burns on her back and caused her hair to become dull after the terrifying incident at The Golden Lion pub in Jay's Close. Basingstoke.

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Police confirmed the disturbing attack happened between 9.30pm and 10pm on Saturday, February 10, when the woman tried to leave the busy pub.

Her skin remained blistered and red, and most of her hair had to be cut off due to the matting.

According to the police, the substance is probably not acidic.

Two men aged 48 and 53, both from Basingstoke, were arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.

They have been released on bail until May 10.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “Officers are appealing for information after a woman suffered injuries when a substance was thrown at her in Basingstoke.

“On Saturday, sometime between 9.30pm and 10pm, a 52-year-old woman was in The Golden Lion pub in Jay's Close.

“As the woman walked through the pub, a substance was thrown into her hair and on her back.

“The substance caused a burning sensation on her skin and made her matte. The substance is still being investigated, but it is not thought to be an acid.

“At the time of the incident there was a band playing in the pub and it was very busy.

“Were you there? The woman was wearing a leopard print top. Did you see her or witness the incident? Did you take any photos or video there? You may have captured the incident on your camera.

“The woman is extremely saddened by what happened to her. She has suffered from redness of her skin, blisters and had to cut off most of her hair due to the matting.

“Two men, aged 48 and 53, both from Basingstoke, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and have been released on bail until May 10.”