A man has been arrested as police continue to investigate after a substance was thrown at a victim on a Lancaster street.
Officers were called at around 2pm on Tuesday March 19 to reports that individuals had arrived in a vehicle outside the Spar shop on Willow Lane in Lancaster, approached a man and threw a substance at him.
The man suffered facial injuries.
Det Insp Adie Knowles of Lancaster Police, speaking on his regular Beyond the Beat show on Beyond Radio, said they were looking for three individuals and one arrest had been made.
Det Insp Knowles said it was "an extremely serious assault" and enquiries were continuing to determine what was thrown at the man.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


PHOTOS: Giant spade goes in ground at Eden Project Morecambe as August start date revealed
New drumming festival to be held in Morecambe
New four-day Lancaster Fringe Festival announced
Former Lancaster antiques centre revamp gets go-ahead
Controversial new housing plans near Lancaster given thumbs up
LISTEN: Plans revealed for 'permanent seasonal' Lancaster On Ice
Morecambe woman charged with murder following death of eight-week-old baby
Rescue after person stuck in mud in Lancaster
Hundreds expected at Eden Project Morecambe 'breaking ground ceremony'
Morecambe children's nursery announces plans to close during extreme heat
Lancaster MP responds to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister
Carnforth High School praised as a "caring community" in Ofsted report
Body of man found in Lancaster park
LISTEN and PHOTOS: Armed Forces weekend will return after massive crowds enjoy biggest ever event
Morecambe MP says Sir Keir Starmer "has made right decision" as Prime Minister resigns
Limited edition artwork will raise vital funds for Lancaster community group
Green Heritage Plaque marks first home of Lancaster University
New home revealed for £20m Morecambe West End regeneration scheme
Wooden nests take flight in Lancaster and Morecambe to stop decline of endangered birds
Veterans salute as Armed Forces Day flag raised at start of celebration weekend in Morecambe

