Australia-Woman, 27, hospitalized after female stranger splashed an unknown chemical liquid in her face, Sydney, 14 May 2025, *Hunt for suspect*

[dotr]

Woman burned after chemical thrown at face

Police are appealing for public help to find the woman behind the unprovoked attack.

7news.com.au

''A mysterious liquid hurled in a shocking street attack has left a woman hospitalised with a chemical burn.

The 27-year-old was at the intersection of Norfolk Rd and Callistemon Cl in northwest Sydney’s North Epping about 6.15pm on Wednesday when she was approached by a woman she didn’t know.

Without warning, the stranger allegedly splashed her with a cup of unknown liquid, hitting her face, clothes and headphones.''

''Police searched the nearby area for the attacker but came up empty, and have now appealed to the public for help identifying the woman.

She is described as being of Asian appearance, wearing a light-coloured cap, an N95 white face mask, a black jumper and dark long pants at the time.

She was holding a silver, metal cup in her hand.''

 

[dotr]

Caustic liquid splashed on woman leaving her with chemical burns

Police said the attack against the 27-year-old was 'unprovoked'.

www.thesenior.com.au

'Investigators described the attack as "unprovoked" and established a crime scene.'
''The alleged attacker, described as being of Asian appearance, was wearing an N95 face mask, a light-coloured cap, black jumper and dark long pants, police said.
Anyone with information about this incident or who may have dashcam footage is urged to contact Ryde Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis''.

 

[Via Marple]

Woman burned after chemical thrown at face

Police are appealing for public help to find the woman behind the unprovoked attack.

7news.com.au

View attachment 586684
''A mysterious liquid hurled in a shocking street attack has left a woman hospitalised with a chemical burn.

The 27-year-old was at the intersection of Norfolk Rd and Callistemon Cl in northwest Sydney’s North Epping about 6.15pm on Wednesday when she was approached by a woman she didn’t know.

Without warning, the stranger allegedly splashed her with a cup of unknown liquid, hitting her face, clothes and headphones.''

''Police searched the nearby area for the attacker but came up empty, and have now appealed to the public for help identifying the woman.

She is described as being of Asian appearance, wearing a light-coloured cap, an N95 white face mask, a black jumper and dark long pants at the time.

She was holding a silver, metal cup in her hand.''

6:15pm in Sydney now, it should be dark already.

The attacker also wore a likely large sturdy mask (N95) - not so commonly seen these days.

I wonder if the victim simply didn't recognise her. Just guessing.

 

[Melt71]

A common form of assault in some SE Asia countries, particularly in the past. When I lived in Cambodia in the 90s there was even organisations set up to help the victims who were usually young women. In 2012 Cambodia passed an Acid Law that requires hospitals, including private ones, to provide free medical care to victims. They also passed legislation limiting the availability of the most common chemicals.

Many times the perpetrator was paid by an older wife whose husband was having an affair with the victim.

An intersting article by Human Rights Watch www.hrw.org/report/2019/02/05/what-hell-feels/acid-violence-cambodia

 

[Kip]

For several years, there were a lot of acid attacks in the UK. The peak was 472 attacks in 2017! Acid attacks in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

 

[DS2021]

A female assailant?

That's unusual in these cases.

Usually it's some incel attacking women

 

[dotr]

.

 

[Marg944]

Appeal for information after woman suffers chemical burn - North Epping​

Thursday, 15 May 2025 04:22:15 PM

Latest News - NSW Police Public Site

www.police.nsw.gov.au

 

[Dre]

For several years, there were a lot of acid attacks in the UK. The peak was 472 attacks in 2017! Acid attacks in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

This stat is insane and also only encompasses London!
Jaw dropping
What a disgusting thing to do to someone. I hope this psychopath is caught ASAP!

 

[Melt71]

A female assailant?

That's unusual in these cases.

Usually it's some incel attacking women

Nope not unusual at all in acid attacks in Asia (media articles linked say the assailant appears to be of Asian heritage)

 

[Cagney&Lacey]

On google maps, the location of the attack appears to be just a suburban street, with a sporting field across the road. There's even a little public book library box on the post. Definately not a hussle bussle busy city street with a lot of pedestrian traffic where you would gain some anonimity. This screams "targetted attack" to me.

Street View of Norfolk Rd & Callistemon Cl · Google Maps

North Epping NSW 2121, Australia

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Kind of like the baby in the park