Young woman injured in horror chemical attack

A search is under way for a woman who has allegedly splashed another woman in the face with an unknown chemical in what police say was an unprovoked attack.

A young woman has been injured in an unprovoked alleged chemical attack on a road in Sydney’s north.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Norfolk Rd and Callistemon Close, at North Epping about 6pm on Wednesday after a 27-year-old woman was approached and allegedly attacked by another woman.

“The woman allegedly splashed an unknown liquid from inside a cup she was holding at the 27-year-old woman, which landed on her face, clothing and headphones,” NSW Police said.

The 27-year old contacted police before going to Ryde Hospital where she was treated for a chemical burn.

Police established a crime scene and patrolled the area.

The woman was unable to be found.

Police would like to speak to a woman who may be able to assist with inquiries.

The woman is described as being of Asian appearance, was wearing a light-coloured cap, a N95 white face mask, black jumper and dark long pants.

She was holding a silver, metal cup in her hand.

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Originally published as Young woman injured in horror chemical attack