A Leeds car wash has addressed a shocking incident involving staff and a corrosive substance
Leeds: A car wash in the city has made headlines after a staff member was attacked with what’s believed to be acid. The incident happened on Saturday night, and it left the place cordoned off with police tape.
There was quite a scene at The Car Wash on North Street in Sheepscar. People passing by noticed the heavy police presence and ambulances around 7 PM. It was a bit chaotic, with officers securing the area.
Details were a bit sketchy at first, but the car wash later shared a statement on social media. They explained that around 6 PM, a staff member faced an unprovoked attack from someone in the public. The attacker had a corrosive substance.
Luckily, the staff acted quickly, and the situation was brought under control. Emergency services were called right away, and one staff member ended up with minor burns on his face but was treated by paramedics.
The car wash emphasized that the safety of their staff and customers is their top priority. They mentioned that this was an isolated incident and that the police are investigating. The attacker was detained by the management and handed over to the police, who arrived promptly.
They also urged the public not to spread any misinformation about what happened and thanked the police for their quick response. It’s a scary situation, but it seems like they’re handling it well.
West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for further comments on the matter.
