Police are investigating a suspected corrosive substance attack on a man in York early this morning (Friday).
The victim, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital suffering from serious burn injuries to his back.
The incident happened at an address on Fossway and was reported at about 12.30am today.
Ambulance and fire crews attended the scene along with the police.
A police cordon remains in place around the address while enquiries continue.
A woman in her 40s has been arrested in connection with the incident. She has been taken into custody for questioning.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “This is believed to have been an isolated and targeted incident with no wider threat to the public.
“There will be increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.”
Officers were carrying out house-to-house inquiries in the area this afternoon.
Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage of the incident to come forward as soon as possible.
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 4 and ask for the Force Control Room
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240067920