Search for acid attack suspects ongoing

The search for the suspects of a targeted acid attack in Plymouth remains ongoing, police have said.

It follows an incident at a property on Lipson Road at about 03:55 GMT on Friday.

Devon and Cornwall Police said two men forced their way into the property and used acid to assault a man in his 30s, who remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Det Supt John Bancroft said the suspects, both described as black males in their early 20s, were no longer believed to be in Wiltshire.

He said the force was working with partner agencies including the National Crime Agency to locate the suspects.

Mr Bancroft said: "We are carrying out both national and international enquiries in our commitment to apprehend those responsible."

He added: "This was a brutal and terrifying attack on a man who remains in a very serious condition.

"His family are continuing to be supported by our specialist officers.

"This was an isolated and targeted attack, which we believe is related to organised crime."

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