Woman suffers burns in acid attack
The attack happen on Friday at around 9PM.
Southampton, Hampshire showing Police scene and clear up operation after a female sustained an acid attack.
The 37-year-old was rushed to Southhampton General Hospital by ambulance with the severe burns to her face, back and arms after the incident.
An eyewitness said the male attacker, who fled towards Above Bar Street after the attack, appeared to know the woman.
Police and firefighters were called to the scene and an area outside the bar was cordoned off as they underwent their investigations.
A police spokeswoman said no arrests had yet been made, and appealed for revellers to come forward with information. Firefighters were also called to the scene, where they washed around a quarter of a pint of acid from the pavement.
The victim, age 37, was taken to Southampton General Hospital.
A host of people took to social media to express their concerns and wish the victim well.
The liquid was thrown in the woman’s face at 9pm last night while she was on a night out. Hope she is ok!
A woman is being treated for “significant” burns after a suspected acid attack outside a bar in Southampton, police have said.
“It was right by Turtle Bay”. There are some real creeps out there’.