1st LD: At least 6 injured in acid attack in eastern London

LONDON, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The London Metropolitan Police confirmed that an acid attack has taken place Saturday evening in eastern London, injuring at least six people.

"Police were called just before 20:00 hrs on Saturday, to the area around Stratford Shopping Centre to reports of a group of males spraying what is believed to be a noxious substance," said the Metropolitan Police in a statement.

The police confirmed that at least six people were injured at different locations. The area has been cordoned off with London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade at presence.

One male has been arrested on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), according to the police. Enditem