Hunt for robbers who sprayed liquid at victims

ARMED robbers who sprayed a corrosive liquid into the face of homeowners are being hunted after two raids within 24 hours.

Four balaclava-wearing men wielding a knife and screwdriver burst into an elderly man’s house on Lady Margaret Road, Southall, west London, at around 11pm yesterday. They sprayed a substance at the victim, in his 70s, before stealing a safe containing cash and jewellery. The man was treated for facial injuries.

Less than 24 hours earlier, a woman in her 40s was targeted by four men at her home 10 miles away on Highfield Avenue, Golders Green, north London. An unknown substance was thrown at the victim.

Police say there is currently no evidence to suggest a link.