Two boys injured after ‘corrosive liquid’ thrown on them at Elm Park tube station

The CCTV of two of the people police wish to speak to in connection to the suspected corrosive substance attack Credit: British Transport Police

Two boys were left injured after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown over them in a London tube station, British Transport Police said.

The boys reported having a liquid thrown over them at Elm Park tube station in Havering, east London, just after 8pm on Saturday.

British Transport Police has released CCTV showing three people the force wishes to speak to.

The woman has long brown hair and is seen walking along a Tube platform wearing a white top and carrying a puffer jacket.

CCTV showing the three individuals the police wish to speak to Credit: British Transport Police/PA

Walking beside her is a person wearing a black face covering, baseball cap and a black puffer jacket.

Another CCTV image captures the pair approaching the barriers with a man in a black jacket.

Investigating officer DI Marvin Bruno said: “Violence in any form will not be tolerated on the rail network and we would like to reassure the travelling public that our officers are working tirelessly to identify and apprehend those responsible.

“We are really keen to speak to the people in the images, or anyone else who witnessed the incident, as we believe they have information which could help our investigation.

“If you know them or have any information that might help, please get in touch.”

The boys attended hospital and their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or changing.

Anyone who recognises the three people on CCTV, or who has any information, is urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 803 of 24/02/24.

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