Southampton acid attack: Woman 'was targeted'

The woman was attacked outside the Turtle Bay restaurant in Southampton's Guildhall Square

A woman who suffered severe burns to her face, neck and arms when she had acid thrown over her was the victim of a targeted attack, police have said.

The 37-year-old was attacked during a night out near the Turtle Bay bar and restaurant in Southampton's Guildhall Square on Friday.

She is still being treated at Southampton General Hospital.

The police said it was "now treating this rare and isolated incident as a targeted assault against the woman".

Police are still looking for the male suspect who fled the scene.

An eyewitness said he ran towards Above Bar Street, and appeared to know the woman.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "Police are grateful to the public for the information provided about this incident.

"A dedicated team of detectives continue to follow up all lines of enquiries."