Acid attack in Leytonstone leaves man critical
Twenty-four-year-old fights for life after attackers burn him with acid and stab him in the back in Marchant Road, Leytonstone
2 July 2009
A MAN is fighting for his life after being attacked with acid and knifed in the back in Leytonstone.
The 24-year-old victim was targeted by a gang at 2am on Thursday as he walked home along Marchant Road.
The attackers threw acid in their target's face, causing serious burns to his face and chest, before stabbing him twice in the back.
The injured man managed to get away from the gang and ring 999 for an ambulance.
Police have not arrested anyone in connection with the attack.
A Met spokesman said: "The group threw a noxious liquid over the 24-year-old victim before stabbing him twice in the back. The liquid caused serious burns to the victim’s face and chest.
"He managed to escape and raise the alarm and an ambulance was called. He remains in a critical condition in a London hospital."
Officers from Waltham Forest CID are investigating and anyone who can assist should call the incident room on 020 8345 3146 or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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