London 'acid attack': Nine people including mother and two young children rushed to hospital

A mother and her two young children are among nine injured who have been rushed to hospital after a suspected acid attack in south London, police said, Report informs via the Daily Mail.

Officers have launched an investigation after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown at the trio in Lessar Avenue, Clapham South.

The attacker fled the scene after the incident, with Metropolitan Police now using a helicopter to assist the manhunt.

Three other people - who are all adults - have also been rushed to hospitals after sustaining injuries.

A further three police officers also received medical attention after responding to the scene, although their injuries are said to be minor.

It is believed all but the first three were 'inadvertently' injured while rushing to the family's aid.

Of the nine people treated by the London Ambulance Service, five were taken to a major trauma centre and three were taken to a local hospital. The ninth was discharged at the scene.