Acid attack injures five at Corby football fields
- Five individuals were treated for injuries after an acid attack at Burghley Road playing fields in Corby.
- Witnesses reported young people on mopeds throwing a liquid substance over vehicles as parents arrived for football practice.
- Authorities are investigating the incident, emphasizing that it was not a targeted attack and highlighting ongoing efforts to combat motorcycle-related crime.
On Wednesday evening at around 6.30pm, an incident occurred at the Burghley Road playing fields in Corby, Northamptonshire, where five individuals were injured due to an apparent acid attack. The attack coincided with parents arriving with their children for football practice with Hellenic Fisher FC. Witnesses reported seeing a group of young people on mopeds throwing a liquid substance over parked vehicles, leading to immediate concern among those present. Emergency services, including armed police and paramedics, responded swiftly to the scene. Five people who attempted to wash the corrosive substance off the cars were treated for their injuries, which fortunately were not serious. The substance, suspected to be a solvent or hydrochloric acid, caused damage to at least seven vehicles. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, with Corby police sergeant Keely Cox stating that they do not believe this was a targeted attack. The police are utilizing all available resources to apprehend the individuals responsible for this reckless act. This incident highlights the ongoing issues of motorcycle-associated crime and antisocial behavior in the area, prompting the involvement of Operation Pacify, which aims to address such incidents. The community remains on alert as investigations continue, and local authorities emphasize their commitment to ensuring public safety.