A man is in a critical but stable condition after a noxious substance was throw in his face in east London.

Police are hunting for two men in connection with the attack, which happened on Wednesday at about 10pm in Ilford.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was taken to an east London hospital after what is believed to be ammonia was thrown over him.

William Deo, 20, and Gavin Okwu-Brewis, 29. Police want to speak to the pair in connection with the acid attack in Ilford, east London

Officers said in a statement they want to speak to William Deo, 20, and Gavin Okwu-Brewis, 29.

They have warned members of the public not to approach the two men.

Anyone with information about their location is asked to call police on 999 quoting reference 8771/13 June.

Alternatively tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The UK has been plagued by a spate of horrific attacks involving acid in recent years

The UK has been plagued by a spate of horrific attacks involving acid in recent years.

Last month a girl was squirted in the face by a noxious substance as she rode a bus in Brixton, south London.

Harrowing footage showed her writhing in agony after staggering into a shop and trying to cool down beside a chiller cabinet.