Suspect 'threw alkaline on man' during South Elmsall robbery

A suspect threw an alkaline substance at a man before stealing his car in South Elmsall this afternoon.
A suspect threw an alkaline substance at a man in before stealing his car in South Elmsall this afternoon. Picture: Google MapsA suspect threw an alkaline substance at a man in before stealing his car in South Elmsall this afternoon. Picture: Google Maps
A suspect threw an alkaline substance at a man in before stealing his car in South Elmsall this afternoon. Picture: Google Maps

The driver of a VW Golf car was approached by a suspect, who threw a substance, believed to be an alkaline, at him before driving off in the vehicle.

The incident took place on Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, at 3.29pm this afternoon.

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Social media posts had mistakenly suggested that the incident was an acid attack.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police confirmed that they had been called to reports of a robbery and said that the driver had been taken to hospital for treatment.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace those involved.