Four people have been hurt after an acid attack in Canterbury

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Emergency services have said that four people were attacked by the lethal chemical in two different location in Canterbury at around 4pm.

Kent Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy from London on suspicion of assault.

Three people have been taken to hospital following the vicious attacks, but their injuries are not believed to be serious.

Rich Airey, from South East Coast Ambulance service (SECAmb), said: "A call came in just after 4pm to St Peter's Place.

"We responded to a report of assault and a number of vehicles are at the scene and it is ongoing."