- Two women splashed with substance at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock
- Police and medics called to brawl at 5.10pm, which spilled over into McDonald’s
- Two teenage boys – one 16 and one 17 – have been arrested after the disorder
Two women have been hurt in a suspected acid attack during a brawl at an Essex shopping centre.
The two victims suffered stinging and reddening on their faces after being splashed with an unknown substance.
Police and medics rushed to Lakeside Shopping Centre, in Thurrock, after a fight broke out at about 5.10pm.
It then spilled over into a nearby McDonald’s, where staff were forced to intervene.
Police and medics rushed to Lakeside Shopping Centre (pictured), in Thurrock, after a fight broke out at about 5.10pm
A 16-year-old boy from Romford and a 17-year-old boy from Dagenham have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
The women’s injuries are not believed to be serious.
Police put a cordon around the area and are currently investigating.
Inspector Rob Brettell said: ‘I understand this incident may have caused concern but we believe it was a targeted and isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider public.
‘The area was busy at the time and I believe there would have been a lot of people who saw what happened.
‘If you saw what happened, have any video of it or have any other information my team needs to speak to you.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact Grays police station on 101, quoting incident 786 of 10/11, or Crimestoppers – anonymously – on 0800 555 111.
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