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A man was blinded after a cup of acid was thrown at him by an attacker in south London.
Police are calling for help in locating a suspect following the attack on two men in Thornton Heath, Croydon.
Their attacker fled and the two victims were hospitalized following the incident shortly after 8 a.m. on December 7.
One of the victims lost her sight permanently, Metropolitan Police said.
No CCTV of the attack was identified but the force released an image of the suspect.
One of the victims said the same man visited his home in September, claiming to have a letter for him.
When the victim picked him up, the man punched him in the face with a bicycle chain wrapped around his fist.
Police say the identity of the attacker and his motives remain unknown.
The suspect is described as a white, or Asian, male in his thirties with a slim build.
At the time of the December 7 attack, he was wearing a blue medical mask, a long black jacket with the hood up, black pants and shoes.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC citing CAD1273 / 07DEC20.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online by visiting crimestoppers_uk.org
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