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Acid attack leaves man in critical condition | Acid attack leaves man in critical condition |
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A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after having acid thrown in his face. | A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after having acid thrown in his face. |
The 29-year-old victim was attacked in his home in Truro, Cornwall, on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall police are treating the assault as attempted murder. | The 29-year-old victim was attacked in his home in Truro, Cornwall, on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall police are treating the assault as attempted murder. |
Officers were called to a property following reports of an acid attack. Police, ambulance and fire service attended the scene and the victim was taken to the Royal Cornwall hospital in Truro with facial injuries. | Officers were called to a property following reports of an acid attack. Police, ambulance and fire service attended the scene and the victim was taken to the Royal Cornwall hospital in Truro with facial injuries. |
The man, who has not been identified, remains in a critical condition. | The man, who has not been identified, remains in a critical condition. |
Police are keen to speak to the driver of a red Peugeot van seen in Carrine Road around the time of the incident. | Police are keen to speak to the driver of a red Peugeot van seen in Carrine Road around the time of the incident. |
DI Sharon Donald, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who saw any unusual people or vehicles in the area yesterday, in particular a red van. | |
“If you are the driver of the red Peugeot van seen in the area, please get in touch with police so we can eliminate you from our inquiries.” | “If you are the driver of the red Peugeot van seen in the area, please get in touch with police so we can eliminate you from our inquiries.” |
Officers have been carrying out house-to-house inquiries, handing out leaflets and patrolling the area to reassure residents. | Officers have been carrying out house-to-house inquiries, handing out leaflets and patrolling the area to reassure residents. |
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