Three hurt in suspected acid attack in Islington

Police were called by paramedics to the junction between Copenhagen Street and Caledonian Road

A man, a woman and a two-year-old boy have been hurt in a suspected acid attack.

A "noxious substance" was thrown at the trio in Islington, north London, at 13:05 BST, Scotland Yard said.

The man suffered "potentially life-changing injuries", although his condition is not thought to be life-threatening. The woman and boy suffered minor injuries.

Officers have yet to identify the substance used.

No arrests have been made.

A Met spokesperson added that police were still working to "establish the full circumstances" of the attack, which happened at the junction of Copenhagen Street and Caledonian Road.