WEB DESK
Several people were injured in a series of “barbaric” acid attacks by moped riders in east London. The Metropolitan Police said the 90-minute spree of five attacks began last night.
Two men on a moped carried out the attacks in Hackney, Stoke Newington and Islington area of London city in incidents. Officers said they were linking the attacks.
A 16-year- old boy and a 15 year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and causing grievous bodily harm. The attacks happened amid rising concern about the number of assaults involving corrosive substances in London.
