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Worcester 'acid attack': Boy aged three injured | |
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A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a suspected acid attack in a shop, police said. | A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a suspected acid attack in a shop, police said. |
The boy was "deliberately attacked" at Home Bargains in Worcester at 14:15 BST on Saturday, West Mercia Police said. | The boy was "deliberately attacked" at Home Bargains in Worcester at 14:15 BST on Saturday, West Mercia Police said. |
He is being treated in hospital for serious burns to his arm and face. | He is being treated in hospital for serious burns to his arm and face. |
A 39-year-old man from Wolverhampton has been arrested in connection with the incident at Shrub Hill Retail Park, Tallow Hill. | A 39-year-old man from Wolverhampton has been arrested in connection with the incident at Shrub Hill Retail Park, Tallow Hill. |
Ch Supt Mark Travis described the incident as a "deliberate attack". | Ch Supt Mark Travis described the incident as a "deliberate attack". |
'Contact police urgently' | |
Police released images taken from CCTV footage. "The three men in the photo may have information vital to our investigation", Ch Supt Travis said. | Police released images taken from CCTV footage. "The three men in the photo may have information vital to our investigation", Ch Supt Travis said. |
"I am sure someone will recognise them and I would urge anyone with information to contact us as a matter of urgency. | |
"The incident will rightly shock the local community and I would like to reassure local people that we are carrying out a thorough investigation to identify those responsible." | |
The motive for the attack was "unclear", police said. Officers said they were working to determine what the substance involved was and exactly what happened. | |
The 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, and remains in police custody. | The 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, and remains in police custody. |