Chemical attack puts Paignton man in critical care

A man has been left in critical condition after he was attacked with chemicals by two men on the streets of central Paignton.

Police investigated a report of serious assault in Paignton on Thursday 21 November and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were notified on Thursday 21 November that a man, in his 30s, had sustained potentially life-changing injuries and was being treated in hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

It was reported that two men had approached the victim at around 1.10am, in the Victoria Street area of Paignton and had thrown a chemical substance at him.

Members of the public are likely to see a heightened police presence in the area as enquiries remain ongoing.

It is believed that all those involved are known to each other.

A 46-year-old man from Paignton was arrested on suspicion of applying a corrosive fluid with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A man and a woman, both aged 44 and from Paignton, were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 43-year-old woman from Paignton was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

A man, aged 22, from Paignton was arrested on suspicion causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

All have been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact police via our website here or by calling 101, quoting reference number 50240295242.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.