Couple Attacked with 'Noxious Liquid' in Fulham Palace Road


Woman's injuries minor but man's described as 'life-changing'

A man has been left with life-changing injuries after having a noxious liquid thrown on him in Fulham Palace Road.

The 28 year-old was rushed to hospital after the attack at about 7.10pm on Tuesday, 3 April.

Police say a woman, aged 30, was also injured in the incident, but her injuries are described as "minor".

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade both attended the scene and treated the victims.

Two ambulance crews and an incident response officer from the London Ambulance Service were dispatched to the scene and as well as a Hazaradous Area Response Team.

Both victims were taken to west London hospitals for treatment, where the man remains.

A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers attended along with LAS and LFB and found a 28 year-old male and 30 year-old female suffering from injuries after a noxious substance was thrown in their direction.

"The male victim was taken to a west London hospital, where his injuries are deemed to be life changing.

"The female victim suffered minor injuries from the attack."

Police say no arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing.

April 6, 2018