Kingston Police are urgently seeking witnesses and information regarding a distressing incident that occurred in Surbiton on Friday evening

At approximately 6.10pm on Friday, January 19, authorities responded to reports of a man who had been sprayed with a liquid substance. The incident took place at the junction of Brighton Road and Portsmouth Road in Surbiton.

In a swift response, officers from Kingston Police, in collaboration with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and London Fire Brigade (LFB), attended the scene to address the situation.

The injured man, who was the victim of the liquid attack, was promptly transported to the hospital for medical treatment. We are relieved to report that he has since been discharged.

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident. Kingston Police continues its diligent efforts to investigate the matter thoroughly.

The police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses valuable information, including potential dashcam footage from the area, to come forward and assist with their inquiries. Your information could be crucial in advancing the investigation.

Please contact 101 and reference CAD 4727/20jan to share your testimony or evidence. Alternatively, you can reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously.