Police are asking for the public’s help after a report a man had a liquid chemical thrown at him as he was out walking.
The 30-year-old victim was walking along an alleyway leading to Longhill Rise, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, on Thursday (28 July 2022) when he was approached by two men.
They spoke to the victim before one of the men punched him twice and the other threw the corrosive substance in his face.
The victim called East Midlands Ambulance Service and was later taken to King’s Mill Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be serious at this stage.
Detective Sergeant Lauren Morgan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We believe this may have been a targeted attack and incidents like this are thankfully extremely rare.
“The man was taken to hospital and discharged shortly after with injuries which are not believed to be serious at this stage.
“If you saw the incident or have any information please call 101 quoting incident number 351 of 28 July 2022.”
