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| Edinburgh woman seriously injured after doorstep 'acid' attack | Edinburgh woman seriously injured after doorstep 'acid' attack |
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| A woman is in hospital with serious burns after opening the door to a masked attacker who threw a corrosive substance in her face. | A woman is in hospital with serious burns after opening the door to a masked attacker who threw a corrosive substance in her face. |
| The 37-year-old victim was attacked on the doorstep of a property in Captain’s Road, in the southern suburbs of Edinburgh, at about 8.40pm on Friday. | The 37-year-old victim was attacked on the doorstep of a property in Captain’s Road, in the southern suburbs of Edinburgh, at about 8.40pm on Friday. |
| Police Scotland said they believe it was a targeted attack and appealed for information to help identify the person responsible. | Police Scotland said they believe it was a targeted attack and appealed for information to help identify the person responsible. |
| The suspect was described as a male in his early 20s, 5ft 11in tall with a slim build, who was wearing a dark, hooded tracksuit. His face was covered and he was also wearing dark gloves and dark trainers with light reflective sections. | The suspect was described as a male in his early 20s, 5ft 11in tall with a slim build, who was wearing a dark, hooded tracksuit. His face was covered and he was also wearing dark gloves and dark trainers with light reflective sections. |
| No details of the type of substance involved were released. | No details of the type of substance involved were released. |
| DI Stevie Rosie said: “We are still working to establish the motive surrounding this attack. However, we believe this to be a targeted attack. Police are supporting the victim, who has sustained some very serious injuries to her face and neck. | DI Stevie Rosie said: “We are still working to establish the motive surrounding this attack. However, we believe this to be a targeted attack. Police are supporting the victim, who has sustained some very serious injuries to her face and neck. |
| “Anyone who recognises him, or who has any other information relevant to this investigation, should contact police immediately.” | “Anyone who recognises him, or who has any other information relevant to this investigation, should contact police immediately.” |
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