UK police investigating acid attack at London club; 12 hurt

Nearly 600 people were at the nightclub on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) said it had taken at least nine patients to hospital, while police said a further two people with similar injuries sought treatment at a hospital.

A journalist who was in the area at the time, Phie McKenzie, tweeted: "Scary scenes in Hackney tonight, we have heard reports of chemical burns of people in the building here".

AT least 12 people had suffered burns from a suspected "strong acid" attack as about 600 revelers were evacuated from an east London club, local police said Monday.

"Twelve people showing signs and symptoms attributed to corrosive substances were treated on scene by ambulance and brigade personnel prior to removal to hospital", he added.

No reports have yet emerged about what the burning substance was, but it is understood two other people later presented themselves with similar injuries at an east London hospital.

Roads surrounding the nightclub were sealed off as emergency services dealt with the incident.

Around 200 reportedly had left the premises before the arrival of emergency services, with a further 400 evacuated from the building believed to be a club. "All victims" injuries are non-life threatening'.

The streets around the club have been closed to traffic as the investigation continues and no arrests have been made.

The Standard has contacted Mangle for comment.