Six people injured in London acid attack

Monitoring Desk

LONDON: At least six persons were reported to have been injured on Saturday in east London when a males group sprayed a harmful substance in a number of attacks.

Police spokesman said that the incident is not being treating as a terror related incident and adding that the attacks was took place in Stratford.

Meanwhile, police arrested one suspected male of causing grievous bodily harm.

The number of acid attacks has increased in Britain in recent years, linked to robberies and gang-related violence. The government said in July it would look at tougher punishments for people who attack others using acid.