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Hackney nightclub 'acid attack' leaves at least 12 injured | |
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At least 12 people suffered burns during a suspected acid attack at a club in east London. | |
Hundreds of revellers were evacuated from Mangle E8 in Sidworth Street, London Fields, after police were called at about 01:10 BST. | Hundreds of revellers were evacuated from Mangle E8 in Sidworth Street, London Fields, after police were called at about 01:10 BST. |
London Fire Brigade said a "strong acidic" unknown corrosive substance was thrown inside the venue. | |
Police said 10 of those affected were taken to hospital by ambulance, while a further two sought treatment at A&E. | |
Their injuries are non life-threatening. | Their injuries are non life-threatening. |
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "The only information that we have is that it was an unknown corrosive substance thrown within the nightclub. | |
"It was identified by a PH paper test as a strong acidic substance." | |
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. |
A Scotland Yard spokesman said the 10 people were treated for minor burns at the scene before being taken to hospital. | A Scotland Yard spokesman said the 10 people were treated for minor burns at the scene before being taken to hospital. |
No arrests have been made and officers are continuing to investigate, he added. | No arrests have been made and officers are continuing to investigate, he added. |
Witness Phie McKenzie tweeted: "Scary scenes tonight, we have heard reports of chemical burns of people in the building here". | Witness Phie McKenzie tweeted: "Scary scenes tonight, we have heard reports of chemical burns of people in the building here". |
London Ambulance Service said it sent a number of ambulance crews and a hazardous area response team to the venue. | London Ambulance Service said it sent a number of ambulance crews and a hazardous area response team to the venue. |
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