25/02/2013

Two Arrested In Connection With Acid Attack

Police have arrested a two people in connection with an acid attack on a 21-year-old woman in East London last year.

Naomi Oni had acid thrown in her face as she got off a bus in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, on 30 December at 00:40.

Police have said that on Friday a 21-year-old woman and 28-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of being involved in causing grievous bodily harm.

Both have been bailed to return to police, pending further inquiries.

Police said they would like to speak with a potential witness who got on the 368 bus at Barking railway station and got off at Lodge Avenue about five minutes after Miss Oni.

He is described as black, about 20 to 30 years old, 5ft 5in and of medium build. He was wearing a black jacket and a black hooded top with blue jeans.

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