THREE people have been rushed to hospital after a suspected acid attack in north London this evening.
Police raced to a block of flats in Beaufort Park in Colindale at approximately 7.20pm after three people were doused in the corrosive substance.
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Three people were doused in the corrosive substance in north London this evening Credit: Alamy
The three victims were taken to hospital where their conditions are not thought to be life threatening.
Some officers were also treated at the scene after entering the address in NW9. None of their conditions are thought to be serious.
No arrests have yet been made in connection with the horrific incident.
Images shared by residents on social media show a huge response from emergency services.
Neighbours have reportedly been told to stay indoors by cops.
One local tweeted: "A young girl has just been acid attacked in Colindale right in front of my house."
Another wrote, "Major incident ongoing in Beaufort Park, Colindale.
"Police officer seen carrying person into ambulance, crime scene in place and fire engines now on scene.
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"Neighbours are reporting an acid attack & being told to stay indoors."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 6733/12July.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Emergency services raced to the flats in Beaufort Park in Colindale at approximately 7.20pm Credit: Alamy 3
Neighbours have been told to stay indoors in wake of the incident Credit: Alamy