A man was taken to hospital with facial injuries after a substance was thrown at him.
The man, in his 20s, was found in East India Dock Road, Poplar at around 12.20pm yesterday (Sunday, June 14).
A police spokesperson said the nature of the substance, as well as the exact location of the attack, remains unknown.
The victim’s injuries are said to be non life-threatening.
Enquiries continue, and anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD3672/14Jun, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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