Elm Park attack: Manhunt after suspected corrosive substance thrown over two boys

Detectives have launched a manhunt after a suspected “corrosive substance” was thrown at two boys at a London Tube station.

British Transport Police (BTP) received reports of the pair having the substance thrown on them at Elm Park Underground station just after 8pm on Saturday February 24.

They were taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing. 

Officers have released CCTV images of three people they say could help their investigation.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Marvin Bruno said: "Violence in any form will not be tolerated on the rail network and we would like to reassure the travelling public that our officers are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend those responsible.

"We are really keen to speak to the people in the images, or anyone else who witnessed the incident, as we believe they have information which could help our investigation. If you know them or have any information that might help, please get in touch."

Anyone who recognises them, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 803 of 24/02/24. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.