At least 12 people suffered burn injuries in a suspected acid attack at a club in London, police said on Monday
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London: At least 12 people suffered burn injuries in a suspected acid attack at a club in London, police said on Monday.
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Hundreds of revellers were evacuated from Mangle E8 in Sidworth Street, London Fields, after police were called at about 1.10 a.m., the BBC reported.
The London Fire Brigade said a "strong acidic" unknown corrosive substance was thrown inside the venue.
"It was identified by a PH paper test as a strong acidic substance," a spokesperson said.
Police said the injuries were non life-threatening.
About 600 people had been attending an event at the nightclub.
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