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‘Chemical substance’ in envelope injures 3 at London’s Borough Market | ‘Chemical substance’ in envelope injures 3 at London’s Borough Market |
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Three people have been injured in London after a “chemical substance” was delivered to a Borough Market restaurant in an envelope. | Three people have been injured in London after a “chemical substance” was delivered to a Borough Market restaurant in an envelope. |
The unidentified substance, believed to have been corrosive, was sent to Feng Sushi restaurant on Stoney Street - one of the locations targeted by the London Bridge terrorists in June. | The unidentified substance, believed to have been corrosive, was sent to Feng Sushi restaurant on Stoney Street - one of the locations targeted by the London Bridge terrorists in June. |
The restaurant has been evacuated as a precaution and cordoned off by police. | The restaurant has been evacuated as a precaution and cordoned off by police. |
The Metropolitan Police said the incident is not being treated as terrorism related “at this early stage.” | The Metropolitan Police said the incident is not being treated as terrorism related “at this early stage.” |
London Fire Brigade said firefighters using protective equipment were inside the building after they were called to assist police with a “chemical incident” shortly before 2pm local time. | London Fire Brigade said firefighters using protective equipment were inside the building after they were called to assist police with a “chemical incident” shortly before 2pm local time. |
Police said they were called to reports of an “unidentified substance being delivered in an envelope” to a business in south east London. | Police said they were called to reports of an “unidentified substance being delivered in an envelope” to a business in south east London. |
Three people are being treated for minor injuries. | Three people are being treated for minor injuries. |
Police said no arrests had been made and enquiries continued. | Police said no arrests had been made and enquiries continued. |
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