Teenager held after 5 acid attacks in London
British police said today they arrested a teenager after five acid attacks in east London left several people with facial injuries including one with "life-changing" effects.
One of the victims had been on a moped when two assailants pulled up alongside him in another moped and threw a corrosive substance in his face, the Metropolitan police said. One of the pair then stole the vehicle.
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Police were called to the first acid attack at 2125 GMT yesterday, followed by four other incidents within the following hour and a half all in the east London area, which police said they were treating as linked.
Officers said they were continuing to investigate but had arrested a young man.
"A male, in his teens has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and robbery. He is currently in custody at an east London police station."
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