Chef attacked with Acid at Fish and Chip Shop in Whitstable
The Chef and part owner of a Fish and Chip has been rushed to hospital after he was attacked with acid attack outside his fish and chip shop in Whitstable,Kent Police were called to Ian’s Plaice – formerly known as Ernie’s Plaice – in Thanet Way, Whitstable earlier this morning. It is understood that the attack is related to an attempted robbery at the ship that went wrong. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000Fv0MaAVQFYw” g_name=”Acid-Attack-Kent” width=”100%” f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCC” ] A police spokesman said: “Police were called to a report that a man was assaulted at a premises off the Thanet Way in Whitstable at 8.49am this morning. “It was reported that a substance was thrown at him. Police were called to “Ernie’s Plaice” at 8:49am this morning. “A man has been taken to hospital. So far no arrests have been made but we have started to make enquiries.” The victim is believed to be a chef at the fish and chip shop. The attack comes after it was announced anyone who carries acid could face up to four years in prison, or risks a life sentence if they attack someone. The Crown Prosecution Service has issued tough new guidelines to judges following a number of attacks. It’s the first time it’s issued rules specifically referring to acid or corrosive substance
