Man injured after 'corrosive' liquid thrown in face in Bloxwich
Police have launched an investigation after a corrosive substance was thrown at a man in Bloxwich tonight.
The man, who is in his 40s, was sitting in his car in High Street at around 6.50pm when he felt something thrown at his face.
He has been taken to hospital with injuries to his face.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "The investigation is at an early stage, the motive is unknown and police are keeping an open mind.
"A number of enquiries are underway, including a CCTV trawl, officers are also trying to identify what the substance was.
"At this stage, officers believe this to be an isolated incident."
Anyone who saw anything or may have information to help with the investigation, can call West Midlands Police on 101 quoting incident number 2177 of September 30.
Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
