Three people have been arrested by police following an alleged chemical attack during an “altercation” at a Winter Wonderland event saw a man rushed to hospital.
The trio of males – aged 21, 18 and 16 – were detained after a 22-year-old man was taken to hospital to receive treatment for his injuries after a clash between two groups.
It’s claimed a bottle of alkaline liquid was thrown at him and that he suffered non life-threatening injuries in the incident, which took place on Sunday evening.
Police officers were called to the event, at a Christmas market in London, at around 8pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024, The Mirror reports.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “It was alleged that a bottle containing an alkaline liquid was thrown. A man who was splashed by the liquid was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life changing. No other injuries were reported.”
Anyone with information regarding the incident is being urged to contact the Met Police. A Hyde Park Winter Wonderland spokesperson said medical and security staff attended the scene and assisted the Met Police.
The spokesperson added: “We are aware of an isolated incident involving a corrosive substance during an altercation between a small group on Sunday evening, which resulted in a person being taken to hospital.
“Our medical and security staff attended the scene and we assisted the Metropolitan Police with their arrest of three individuals that evening. The safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority and we do not tolerate any acts of violence.
“We have robust security measures in place, including bag searches, CCTV, onsite security services, specially trained staff that flag suspicious activity, and extensive perimeter protection. We will continue to support the authorities with their investigation.”
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