Children among 9 injured in 'corrosive substance' attack in London

Police in the UK are investigating a 'corrosive substance' attack that injured nine victims in London on Wednesday.

London police are investigating a "corrosive substance" attack that left nine people, including two young children, injured on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle said that a woman and her two young children were injured in the attack. Three officers and three adult members of the public also sustained injuries after coming to the victims' aid.

Lambeth police said Thursday they were looking to speak to a man identified as Abdul Shokoor Ezedi in regard to the attack. Police warned not to approach Ezedi.

Police were called to Lessar Avenue, SW4 -- near the Clapham neighborhood of South London -- just before 7:30 p.m. local time when the woman and two children were injured by the "corrosive substance," which is currently being tested, according to Castle.