2 women hospitalized after suspected acid attack in Australia

Source: Xinhua| 2019-04-26 12:18:51|Editor: Yamei
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SYDNEY, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Two female offenders remain on the run Friday, after two other women were rushed to hospital following a suspected acid attack in Melbourne on Thursday night.

When Victorian State Police and Ambulance crew responded to the disturbing incident, they discovered the women, aged 44 and 29, had been set upon and attacked with a "substance" at a crisis accommodation facility in the city's southeast.

Although authorities have not yet confirmed whether the pair suffered chemical burns after the material was thrown on them, an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said both women suffered injuries to their upper and lower body.

On Friday morning, the 29-year-old was released from hospital, while the 44-year-old remains in a stable condition.

According to local media, the two offenders who are believed to be known to the victims, fled the scene on foot and remain at large.

Police are continuing their investigations.

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