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Barney Davis

Teen suffers serious injuries after ‘corrosive substance’ thrown at him in Leyton

Walnut Road in Leyton

(Picture: Google Maps)

A teenage boy has been left with life-changing injuries after being attacked with a “corrosive substance” in east London.

The 18-year-old was beaten in a fight that broke out at 8.25pm in Walnut Road, Leyton on Saturday.

Officers and paramedics rushed to the scene to find the victim suffering from serious injuries.

Police believe that a corrosive substance was also thrown at him during the brawl.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was described as life-changing but not life-threatening.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone who was in the area of Larch Road and Walnut Road on June 18.

Police would also like to hear from anyone who has dash cam or CCTV/doorbell footage from between 8pm and 9pm.

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