Man doused with bleach in market assault as cops hunt for attacker still on the loose
A MAN has been doused in what’s believed to be bleach at a busy east London market.
He was on Broadway Market, Hackney, when an unidentified assailant poured a chemical substance on him just before 2pm today.
Cops confirmed that the attacker was still on the loose with no arrests having been made yet.
Numerous police and ambulance service vehicles arrived at the scene along with at least one fire engine.
Locals on social media have described “total gridlock” in the area due to the shocking incident.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at about 13:40hrs on Thursday, 14 November to reports of an assault at Broadway Market, E8.
“Emergency services attended and were informed that a substance, believed to be bleach, had been poured on to a man at the location.
“The man was treated at the scene. Officers remain in the area.
“There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”