Three men were rushed to hospital after a "vicious" suspected acid attack in east London.

The victims, aged 17, 22 and 27, were injured after a noxious substance was thrown over them in Dalston in the early hours of Sunday.

Police were called at 5.20am to reports of a disturbance in Kingsland High Street.

Scotland Yard said: “Officers attended and found three males suffering injuries believed to have been caused by a noxious substance.”

All three of the injured were taken to hospital.

Their injuries are not life threatening however it is not known if they will be life changing, police said.

Detective Sergeant Quinn Cutler, investigating, said: “This is a particularly vicious and unpleasant incident which has left a number of people with potentially lasting injuries.

“I know that a number of people witnessed this incident and I urge those people to come forward and share their information and/or footage with police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Hackney CID on 07825 793 215 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.