Police in north London are appealing for witnesses and information following an acid attack on a family in Islington.

On Saturday, 8 April police were called by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) shortly after 13:05 hours to reports of an assault in Copenhagen Street junction with Caledonian Road, N1.

Officers attended along with the LAS and London Fire Brigade.

The victims – a 40-year-old father, a 36-year-old mother and there two-year-old boy – were found with injuries consistent with a noxious substance, believed to be an acid, being thrown at them.

They were initially taken to a north London hospital, and were subsequently transferred to another hospital.

The man’s injuries, whilst not believed to be life threatening, are being treated as life-changing.

The woman and child suffered minor injuries and have since been discharged from hospital.

Detectives from Central North Borough Command Unit CID are investigating.

Enquiries to establish the full circumstances the incident, and ascertain what the substances is, are ongoing.

Any witnesses, or anyone with any information, are urged to contact the Central North CID via 101, or by tweeting @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.