Man wanted for spraying acid on London clubbers

© Google Maps Mangle E8 nightclub in London Fields

An attacker who Police say sprayed acid into a crowd of clubbers at the East London nightclub leaving two people seriously wounded is being wanted. 

The terrible incident took place in London Fields, east London where around 600 clubbers were evacuated.

In a statement released on Monday afternoon, the Met said the "acidic" substance, which has yet to be identified, was used following a dispute between two groups of people inside the venue.

 It resulted in a "noxious substance being sprayed by a male suspect directly at" two victims.

"Other people inside the venue suffered the effects of the substance," the statement added. The two victims, both men aged in their 20s, are in a serious but stable condition in hospital. 

 An eye witness said: "Scary scenes in Hackney tonight, we have heard reports of chemical burns of people in the building here."

People with any information is being urged to contact detectives from Hackney CID using the non-emergency 101 police number. To remain anonymous, call crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.