A man has been taken to hospital after having liquid thrown in his face near McDonald’s in Woolwich.

Emergency services were called to New Acres Road in Thamesmead just after 2pm on October 27.

The man, in his 20s, was found injured and taken to hospital for further treatment.

He has since been discharged.

Police believe the incident happened in Woolwich town centre, behind McDonald's. 

An investigation is underway and further enquiries are taking place to establish the circumstances.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 2.04pm on Friday, 27 October to New Acres Road, SE28, by a man who had a liquid thrown in his face.

“Emergency services attended and the man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital where his injuries were treated and since discharged.

“Officers believed the incident happened in Woolwich Town Centre behind McDonald's. 

“An investigation is under way and further enquiries are taking place to establish the circumstances.

“Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 3752/27Oct."