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Breda
Jacob Catssingel
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Friday, 10 March 2017 - 14:53
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Hydrochloric acid possibly used in attack on wheelchair-bound woman

A wheelchair bound woman was attacked with a corrosive liquid on Jacob Catssingel in Breda on Friday afternoon. The woman told the police that two men on a scooter followed her from a park around 1:00 p.m. and threw the liquid over her, Omroep Brabant reports.

The perpetrators fled after attacking the woman. The police believe that hydrochloric acid was used in the attack.

Bystanders found the victim shaking and covered in the liquid and called the emergency services. Numerous units, including an ambulance, responded. The fire department removed as much of the liquid as possible from the woman's skin. She was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The extent of the woman's injuries is unclear. According to the police, she was conscious and able to answer some questions.

The fire department found two bottles of hydrochloric acid further up the street. The police closed down the road and forensic investigators are at the scene.

The police call on witnesses to come forward.

Getuige? om 13 uur is vrouw in een s.mobiel overgoten met bijtende vl.stof #JacobCatssingel #Breda Twee jongens op scooter weg Tips 09008844

— Politie Breda eo (@POL_Breda) March 10, 2017

[VIDEO] De brandweer meldt dat er twee flessen zoutzuur zijn aangetroffen. Deze vloeistof is in het gezicht van slachtoffer beland. #ob pic.twitter.com/pVPn1tEqp7

— Eva de Schipper (@evadeschipper) March 10, 2017

Een vrouw in een scootmobiel is in de Jacob Catssingel in #Breda overgoten met een mogelijk brandbare vloeistof. #ob pic.twitter.com/6PojX3JbR7

— Eva de Schipper (@evadeschipper) March 10, 2017

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