Local Priorities Violent crime Message

I wanted to provide you an update regarding Violent crime, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

Following a linked series of acid attacks in the Royal Victoria area. PS MOORE had successfully identified a suspect using local knowledge and visual identification of the male as having been involved in throwing a corrosive substance on multiple victims.

A successful arrest enquiry on SUNDAY 19th JUNE 2026 resulting in the apprehension of the suspect. Preventing further harm coming to the public, a property search was conducted which retrieved the same clothing as seen in the footage from the attacks.

The case has now been handed over to CID who are carrying out their enquiries.

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