A woman has been rushed to hospital after a substance was thrown at her in north London this morning.
Police were called to Kentish Town Road shortly before 7am. The ambulance service was called and took the woman away for treatment.
The extent of her injuries is unknown.
"At the scene, a woman, aged 30's, had suffered injuries after a substance was thrown at her. The victim’s skin was doused with water at the scene," said a statement from Scotland Yard.
It added that she was taken to a central London hospital after the ambulance service was called and officers are awaiting details of her condition.
However, Scotland Yard said her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
The substance thrown at her is not believed to have been acid, police said.
The road was shut off this morning due to the incident, with a cordon in place at the junction with Anglers Lane.
It was closed until around 9am.
Footage from the scene showed a large police presence, with a fire truck also in attendance.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing .
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting 1126/5DEC, Tweeting @MetCC or alternatively contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
