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Officers were flagged down in Bethnal Green at around 7pm by the two men who were hurt in the incident.

The two victims – believed to be in their teens – are said to have run into a shop in the area begging for water and screaming “we’ve got acid on us!”

Videos emerged on social media of a topless male having water poured on him as panic-stricken locals attempted to help.

And another man without a shirt could be seen sitting nearby as he was checked over by ambulance workers.

Both have been taken to a nearby hospital.

(Image: TWITTER) (Image: TWITTER)

One of the officers who responded to the scene told the Daily Mail: “The colour of their faces changed from where the bleach had been thrown over their faces.

"There was a discolouring on their faces.”

He said the victims “weren’t saying too much” but revealed it “is believed that they do know who the suspect is”.

The cop showed reporters the pair’s “melted” clothing inside a local newsagent, admitting that the extent of their injuries was yet to be assessed.

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that officers were called to the area after reports of an attack with a “noxious substance”.

"Officers were flagged down in the area at 7pm by the two males who are believed to be aged in their late teens.

"Both have been taken to an East London hospital for treatment after an unknown liquid was thrown at them.

"We await an update on their condition."

No arrests have been made in connection to the incident.