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The 26-year old woman was walking alone when she was targeted by an unidentified person in the capital's docklands yesterday.

The liquid left her with horrific burns to her face and leg has been tested and confirmed to be a strong acid.

A Met Police spokesman said officers are reviewing CCTV and pursuing a number of leads to identify the suspect, who was not seen by the victim.

He said: “Police were called around 7pm yesterday to a report of a woman injured after having a noxious substance thrown on her."

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He said: “It is believed the victim was attacked in Marsh Wall, near South Quay DLR station, before running to Westferry Road which is where police attended.

“The substance has been tested and confirmed as a strong acid solution.”

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.