Key Points:
- A 26-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in Baffin Way, Blackwall, in the early hours of Thursday morning.
- An unknown substance was thrown at him; it was later confirmed to be non-corrosive.
- Emergency services, including London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade, attended the scene.
- The man sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
- No arrests have been made as of yet.
- The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation and is appealing for witnesses.
- Members of the public are urged to contact police with information using reference number 493/24Apr.
A man has suffered minor injuries after being allegedly assaulted with an unknown substance in the early hours of Thursday morning in Blackwall, Tower Hamlets, east London.
What happened in Baffin Way, Blackwall?
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were called at approximately 1.40am on Thursday, 24 April, following reports of an altercation on Baffin Way, located in the Blackwall area of Tower Hamlets.
Emergency services including the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade responded to the incident, where they found a 26-year-old man who had allegedly been assaulted with an unknown substance.
What was the nature of the assault?
According to a police spokesperson, the substance thrown at the man was later confirmed to be non-corrosive. The victim suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
Has anyone been arrested?
As of now, no arrests have been made. Police have stated that investigations are ongoing and they are working to identify those responsible for the incident.
What have police said?
In an official statement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
“Police were called at 1.40am on Thursday, April 24 to reports of an altercation. Officers joined London Ambulance Service alongside London Fire Brigade at Baffin Way, E14, where a man had allegedly been assaulted, with an unknown substance thrown at him. The 26-year-old man received minor injuries in the incident. He did not require medical treatment. The substance was confirmed to be non-corrosive.”
How can the public help?
The Metropolitan Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant information to come forward.
Members of the public are urged to call 101 and quote reference number 493/24Apr. Witness accounts could prove critical in identifying the suspect or suspects involved in the assault.
