Two women arrested after ‘throwing acid over roofer’ whose facial burns left him ‘unrecognisable’
TWO women have been arrested after a roofer says he was left “unrecognisable” when acid was hurled at him.
John Chapman, 36, claims he was targetted and has now been left with horror injuries that he fears will scare his baby.
The roofer exclusively told The Sun that he had been working in Aldenham when he was ambushed by masked assailants.
The pair threatened him with knives, then threw a corrosive substance — causing facial injuries.
As he tried to wash his face in a sink, they threw more over his back.
John said of Monday’s attack in Aldenham, Herts: “I could only see their eyes and hear their voices, but I know who did it.
“It was clearly a targeted attack.”
He was taken to a specialist burns unit but has been warned he’ll “never look the same again”.
John added: “I’m unrecognisable.
“What if I scare my 11-month-old baby?”
Cops said last week they were hunting for two women after the horror attack.
Hertfordshire Police today said they had arrested two women, aged 34 and 31.
The women were arested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH), being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and for being in possession of firearms in a public place.
They remained in custody while police quizzed them.
Detective Inspector Claire Richardson-Wabe of the Safeguarding Command who is the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) said: “I am grateful to bring this arrest to the attention of the public.
“It has been a complex investigation since it was reported, and it has involved significant resources including specialist teams and the Local Crime Unit in Hertsmere.
“I am appealing to anyone who either witnessed the incident or has any vital information which may help our investigation to get in touch.”
How can you help?
Hertfordshire Police say: “If you want to submit any information anonymously, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form (opens in a new window). Please quote Op Esox.
“You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting Op Esox.
“Join our new community messaging platform Herts Connected (opens in a new window) which goes live on 1 April, 2024. You will receive free local police messages and Neighbourhood Watch, Action Fraud and the Police and Crime Commissioner if that’s what you choose when you sign up.”
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