Two injured after man sprays unknown 'substance'

Surrey Police are appealing for information after a man sprayed an unknown substance on two people, leaving one with burns to his eyes.

The force said the assault took place on the Egham Bypass at about 18:50 BST on Saturday.

A white man reportedly got out of a blue Saab and approached another vehicle waiting at the roundabout before spraying a substance at the two occupants on the southbound carriageway, opposite Maranello's heading towards Englefield Green, according to police.

The victims sustained "serious skin irritation" and one had "superficial burns" to his eyes, said officers.

Both were taken to hospital after attending Staines Police Station.

Officers said the liquid was being tested.

Surrey Police added that the man got back into his vehicle and followed the victims' vehicle for a short time towards the Staines area.

The force urged anyone in the area at the time to come forward if they have information that could help their investigation.

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