Police have released CCTV images of two male suspects involved in a ‘brutal’ acid attack on a man in his 30s in Plymouth.
The acid attack, described as a ‘serious assault’, occurred early on Friday morning when the men tried to force their way into a property as they assaulted the occupant.
The victim of the ‘terrifying’ attack remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Police were called to a property on Lipson Road, Plymouth at around 3.55am last Friday following reports of a disturbance.
The attack was ‘isolated’ and ‘targeted’ and is believed to have been linked to organised crime, police said.
The released CCTV pictures shows two males, believed to be in their twenties, dressed in black from head to toe.
The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital and his family are being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft said: ‘This was a brutal and terrifying attack on a man who remains in a very serious condition.’
A search remains ongoing for the suspects, who were previously spotted in Chippenham, a rural village in Wiltshire.
Police have released CCTV images of two male suspects involved in a ‘brutal’ acid attack on a man in his 30s in Plymouth
The attack was ‘isolated’ and ‘targeted’ and is believed to have been linked to organised crime, police said
However, they are no longer in the county, police confirmed.
‘This is a large-scale investigation, and we are working really closely with partner agencies including the National Crime Agency to locate the suspects,’ Mr Bancroft added.
‘We are carrying out both national and international enquiries in our commitment to apprehend those responsible.
‘The individuals we are looking to speak to are both described as being black males, both in their early 20s.’
