MASKED MEN THROW ACID AT WOMAN'S FACE IN TARGETED ATTACK
0Masked men throw acid at woman's face in targeted attack
Emergency services were called to a restaurant on Dixon Street. Haymarket. after reports an injured woman had sought refuge inside at 11pm last night. Police were told the 32 year old woman was standing on the street when a black hatchback stopped in front of her. Three men wearing facemasks got out of the car and threw acid at the woman's face. 'When paramedics arrived. this patient was very distressed and appeared to be struggling to breathe. Her face was quite swollen as a result of the chemical substance which was also impacting her vision.' he said. 'A chemical burn to any part of the body is extremely concerning let alone to a person's face. Of all the injuries paramedics attend. burns can be the most painful and difficult to manage.' 'A facial burn can also have life changing consequences such as blindness and horrendous scarring.' Detective Acting Inspector Sean West said police are investigating whether the motive was personal or over a relationship. 'The precise motive of the attack is under investigation.' he said.
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