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Romford 'acid' attack: Man, 19, rushed to hospital

A woman was chased into a lift and stabbed in Hoxton on Thursday afternoon (file photo) (Picture: Nigel Howard)

A teenager has been taken to hospital following a suspected acid attack near Romford station.

Police said they were called shortly after 8pm on Monday night to reports of a man who had a noxious substance thrown at his face in South Street, Romford.

Police said they took the victim, aged 19, to hospital.

His condition was not immediately available.

Detectives are investigating, no arrests have been made.

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