Police are trying to track down the person who threw a noxious substance in a man's face in Leeds.
Witnesses said the man was "panicking" and "holding his face" after , near Today’s Local store, at around 2.15pm on Tuesday, October 8.
The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment, but it is not clear how serious his injuries are.
West Yorkshire Police has set up cordons outside Today’s Local store and the nearby Asda Harehills Supermarket, while detectives carry out an investigation.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident yet and LeedsLive understands the substance is not believed to be acid.
Lacey Lockwood said she was shopping in the Asda supermarket when she saw the victim run in.
She said: "A guy came running in saying someone had thrown something in his face and was panicking, holding his face..
“A worker got some water and poured a lot on him outside, while they rang the police..
“I then left but he was pacing around outside with his hands in his face. It looked painful.”
Detective inspector James Entwistle, of Leeds District CID, said: “Our enquiries are at a very early stage and we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation.”
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101 and quote log number 992 of October 8.
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