Disturbing CCTV footage has emerged showing the moment a man was brutally attacked with boiling water in a seemingly random act of violence on the streets of central London.
The victim, who has not been named, can be seen walking along a pavement when another man approaches and deliberately throws the contents of a container over him. The liquid, confirmed by police to be boiling water, immediately causes the victim to recoil in agony as steam rises from his clothing.
Graphic Footage Reveals Attack Details
Metropolitan Police have released the chilling video as part of their investigation into the shocking incident, which occurred near Oxford Street. The footage shows the attacker casually walking away after the assault, leaving his victim suffering from what authorities describe as "significant burns."
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of the assault, with London Ambulance Service paramedics providing immediate medical treatment before transporting the man to a specialist burns unit.
Police Hunt for Suspect
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Central West Command Unit are leading the investigation and have appealed to the public for information. They describe the attack as "completely unprovoked" and are treating it as grievous bodily harm.
Investigators believe the suspect may have been carrying a thermal flask or similar container specifically to transport the boiling liquid. The motive remains unclear, with police stating there appears to be no prior connection between the attacker and victim.
Public Safety Concerns
The random nature of the assault has raised concerns about public safety in the capital. A police spokesperson stated: "This was a horrific and calculated attack that has left the victim with life-changing injuries. We are determined to identify and apprehend the individual responsible."
Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident are urged to contact police immediately, with investigators particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour in the area prior to the attack.
