A man has reportedly been attacked with acid during a suspected street robbery in London.
At just before 11.20am, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade were called to "reports of a corrosive substance attack" at Bloomsbury Place, Holborn.
The man, who the force say was in his 30s, had been sprayed in the face "with a substance that had inflamed/irritated his eyes".
The victim, who was wearing a white suit, and was treated at the scene.
No arrests have yet been made and a crime scene remains in place, it was confirmed.
The full statement from the Metropolitan Police reads: "Police were called at 11:18hrs on Tuesday, 13 April to reports of a corrosive substance attack at Bloomsbury Place, WCI.
"At the scene, a male, aged 30s, had been sprayed in the face with a substance that had inflamed/irritated his eyes.
"At this early stage detectives believe that the attack was sustained during a personal robbery."
No arrests have yet been made, it was confirmed.
The statement read: "The victim was treated by medics and London Fire Brigade at the scene. We await further updates.
"There have been no arrests.
"A crime scene remains in place."
Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident to call the police on 101, tweet @MetCC quoting 2507/13APR, or anonymously contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers_uk.org.
