No arrests have been made after a boy had bleach "thrown in his face" in Abbey Wood.
Emergency services were called to Eynsham Drive on Monday (June 10) at 10:13pm.
A boy was found at the scene with a hazardous substance, which police say was believed to be bleach, on his face.
He was taken to hospital by paramedics, and his injuries are not life-changing or life-threatening.
A crime scene was put in place and has since been removed.
Currently no arrests have been made and enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Information can be reported by contacting 101 quoting the reference CR-01/456039/24.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 22:13hrs on Monday, 10 June to reports of a person being attacked with a hazardous substance in Eynsham Drive, SE2.
“Officers attended along with LAS and found a boy had a substance, believed to be bleach, thrown in his face.
“He was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are believed to be non-life threatening or life-changing.
“The crime scene is now closed. Enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CR-01/456039/24. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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