Nine people, including two children, injured in acid attack in South London

at least nine people including A woman and her two small childrenInjured after attack with “corrosive substance” in southern london,

The woman and the minors as well as others were taken to hospital for hospitalization. three people who apparently came to his aidThe London Metropolitan Police, known as Scotland Yard, said in a statement.

According to Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle, Three police officers also had to be recruited After reaching the incident site, in the hospital, in the neighborhood of lambethAlthough his injuries are minor.

Marina AhmedA member of the London Assembly explained this through his social networks A person threw acid on the car riders after the accident,

the suspect ran away

The suspect fled the scene, according to security forces, who have launched a search and capture operation against him to clarify his possible involvement and the reasons for the attack.

The air service is participating in the operation, for which civil cooperation has also been requested.

“Although They are testing to determine what the substance is“At this time we believe it is a corrosive substance,” Castle said.

Police have not provided details about the condition of the injured.