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Two people victims of 'acid' attack on South Tottenham train Train "substance" attack: Two people treated in hospital
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Two people were hospitalised after what has been described as an "acid attack" on a train. Two people were treated in hospital after a "substance" was thrown over them on a train in London, police said.
The male rail worker and female commuter had a "substance" thrown over them on an overground service near South Tottenham station on Wednesday, police said. Passengers threw water over the the male rail worker and female commuter after the attack on an overground service near South Tottenham station on Wednesday,
Fellow passengers threw water over the injured pair after the attack, according to onlookers. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were hunting for suspects.
British Transport Police (BTP) said it was hunting for suspects.
The type of substance used in the attack has yet to be identified.The type of substance used in the attack has yet to be identified.
Rosie Busiakiewicz tweeted: "Guy & girl had acid chucked on their face on @LDNOverground at South Tottenham - whole carriage (including my sis) pouring water over them!" A BTP spokesman said: "This did not result in any serious injuries although both the male staff member and the female passenger were taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure and have since been released."
A BTP spokesperson said: "This did not result in any serious injuries although both the male staff member and the female passenger were taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure and have since been released."