Police have launched a major manhunt for two suspects believed to be behind the acid in Plymouth one week after the incident.
The 21st February incident was responded to by emergency services after getting an alert that a property on Lipson Road in Plymouth raised a disturbance claim.
The suspects identified as Devon and Cornwall are reported to have forced their way into the house of 30-year-old victim before assaulting him with an acid leaving him behind in a serious condition.
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The two suspects who are also believed to be black men in their 20’s are reported to have fled the area and could be in Wiltshire.
“This is a large-scale investigation, and we are working really closely with partner agencies including the National Crime Agency to locate the suspects.” said  Supt John Bancroft
“This was a brutal and terrifying attack on a man who remains in a very serious condition. This was an isolated and targeted attack, which we believe is related to organised crime.” he continued
According to John, they are now working with National agencies to make sure that the suspects are apprehended and brought to justice.
“We are carrying out both national and international enquiries in our commitment to apprehend those responsible.
We have seen much speculation online about the alleged suspects and the circumstances of the incident, which are untrue.
The facts of the matter are outlined in this press release, and we urge the public to look to official sources for the facts surrounding this incident.
We would like to thank everyone who has come forward following previous appeals, our enquiries have taken us further afield and we can confirm that we no longer believe the suspects to be in Wiltshire.
The individuals we are looking to speak to are both described as being black males, both in their early 20s.” he said
