South Norwood attack: Teenager hit with ‘corrosive substance’ in London street fight
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A teenager was hit with a “corrosive substance” after street fight erupted in south London, police said Scotland Yard said officers were called to reports of people fighting with weapons in South Norwood High Street on Monday afternoon. Another teenage boy was also injured, London’s Metropolitan Police said, adding: ”There have been no arrests. Officers remain at the scene and inquiries are ongoing.” Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events All three incidents came less than 24-hours after another 16-year-old was stabbed in nearby Southwark.