Two boys injured in ‘corrosive substance attack’ at metro station as police release CCTV footage and launch manhunt
TWO boys have been injured after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at them during an attack on a London tube station.
British Transport Police has released images of three people they want to speak to following the attack at the Elm Park subway station on February 24.
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The victims had to go to hospital after the incident just after 8 p.m.
Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
CCTV footage shows two men and a woman.
One of the men is wearing a black puffer jacket, a black face covering and a black baseball cap.
The other man can be seen wearing a black jacket.
The woman is wearing a cream jacket, blue jeans and converse sneakers, while also holding a green jacket.
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 traveling public that our officers are working tirelessly to identify and arrest those responsible.
“We are very keen to speak to the people in the footage, or anyone else who witnessed the incident, as we believe they may have information that could assist our investigation.
“If you know them or have any information that could help you, please contact us.”
Anyone who recognizes them, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 803 of 24/02/24.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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