Horror: Andrew Walker |
Police
in east London are hunting an acid attacker, who sprayed this victim
as he opened the boot of his car.
Andrew
Walker, 38, heard a noise behind him in Waltham Road, Woodford Green
on January 20 and when he turned an unknown male doused him in the
corrosive liquid.
An
ambulance rushed him to hospital just after 9.20am for treatment to
his injuries, which have been deemed life-changing.
Andrew
was able to tell officers that the suspect was a young white male.
He
did not recognise him and the suspect was later spotted on camera
getting into a red BMW 1-Series.
The
attack, which was entirely unprovoked, is being treated as GBH with
intent.
Mr.
Waker said: "The
person who attacked me changed my life forever, and I am constantly
reminded of the pain they caused when they randomly attacked me
earlier this year.
"I
would urge anyone with any information to come forward to the police
as soon as possible so that this person can be put behind bars and
won't be able to harm anyone else for a long time."
Lead
investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Piscopo said:
"This
was a shocking attack on an innocent man going about his daily
business.
“He
has received life-changing injuries, including extensive burns and
scarring to his arms, face, and the left side of his body.
"At
this stage, we are unsure as to what the motive for this was attack
was or why someone would want to harm Mr. Waker in this way.
"We're
releasing the CCTV images in the hope that somebody will recognise
the suspect and get in contact with us.
“It
shows the suspect running away and a red car, which we also believe
to be involved.
"I
would encourage anyone with information to contact us on 0208 345
2714 or tell us what they know anonymously by contacting
Crimestoppers."
There
has been no arrest in this investigation.
Anyone
with information on the incident, or who may recognise the male shown
in the CCTV is asked to contact police on 0208 345 2714 Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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