Woman suffers chemical burn after substance thrown at her from passing van

Can you help police identify this man? Credit: West Yorkshire Police

A woman in her 20s has been treated in hospital after being the victim of a drive-by substance attack in Knottingley near Wakefield.

She was walking along Hazel Road at about 1pm on Sunday, May 31, when the passenger of passing white van threw a chemical substance at her back, hitting her clothing. She was treated at hospital for a chemical burn to the skin underneath.

Detectives have released an e-fit image of a man they want to trace over the incident.

  • Anyone who recognises him or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact DC 6419 Thomas at Wakefield CID via 101 quoting crime number 13200271294 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat