Acid attack first aid: What you need to do immediately to help victims

If you are the victim of an acid attack or witness one taking place, it’s important to act as quickly as possible to minimise damage to the eyes, skin and surrounding tissues.

Urgent first aid advice has been issued by ambulance officers after a corrosive substance was thrown over five people in 90 minuteslast night in London.

One of the victims suffered “life-changing” facial injuries due to chemical burns caused by the acid, police said.

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