Police review CCTV footage following attack near South Quay DLR station that left 26-year-old with burns to leg and face

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A woman has suffered life-changing burns to her leg and face after she was attacked with acid while walking along a street in east London.

Detectives from the Metropolitan police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened near South Quay DLR station at around 7pm on Wednesday evening.

The 26-year-old did not see the attacker, who threw a noxious substance over her.

The victim was taken to hospital with life-changing burn injuries to her leg and face after she ran to Westferry Road following the attack, which is a short walk from South Quay station.

No arrests have been made, and officers are reviewing CCTV images and pursuing leads to identify the suspect.

The substance that was thrown at the woman has been tested, and confirmed as a strong acid solution.