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| At least 11 suffer burns from 'noxious substance' at Hackney bar | |
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| At least 11 people have suffered burns from a suspected "noxious substance" at a club in east London, police say. | At least 11 people have suffered burns from a suspected "noxious substance" at a club in east London, police say. |
| Hundreds of revellers were evacuated from Mangle E8 in Sidworth Street, London Fields, after police were called at about 01:10 BST. | |
| Police said nine of those affected were treated at the scene for minor burns and taken to hospital, while a further two presented themselves at A&E. | Police said nine of those affected were treated at the scene for minor burns and taken to hospital, while a further two presented themselves at A&E. |
| Their injuries are non life-threatening. | Their injuries are non life-threatening. |
| It is understood about 600 people had been attending an event at the nightclub before it was evacuated. | It is understood about 600 people had been attending an event at the nightclub before it was evacuated. |
| Witness Phie McKenzie tweeted: "Scary scenes tonight, we have heard reports of chemical burns of people in the building here". | |
| No arrests have been made and officers are continuing to investigate, Scotland Yard said. | No arrests have been made and officers are continuing to investigate, Scotland Yard said. |
| London Ambulance Service said it sent a number of ambulance crews and a hazardous area response team to the venue. |