Police in Newham are investigating after a number of attacks in Stratford where a noxious substance was used.

Police were called just before 20.00hrs on Saturday, 23 September to the area around Stratford Centre in Broadway E15 to reports of a group of males spraying what was believed to be a noxious substance.

London Ambulance Service, British Transport Police and London Fire Brigade are in attendance.

A number of people have been reported injured at different locations – believed to be six people. We await further details.

One male has been arrested on suspicion of GBH.

Officers remain on scene. A cordon is in place. Enquiries continue.

This incident is not being treated as terror-related.

UPDATE: The police have received a number of enquiries requesting a condition update on those injured. We can confirm that injuries are not life threatening or life changing.