World’s richest man, Elon Musk, has condemned the shocking acid attack in Plymouth, calling it "terrible" amid a surge of misinformation on his social media platform, X.
As speculation spreads online, Plymouth Plus remains committed to verifying facts and debunking false claims, ensuring the public receives accurate information.
A viral post on X falsely claimed that a 14-year-old girl had lost her sight as a result of the acid attack, sparking widespread outrage. However, Plymouth Plus has confirmed with the victim’s family that this claim is completely false.
What we know so far about the Plymouth acid attack:
- A man is fighting for his life in a specialist burns unit after a targeted acid attack linked to organised crime.
- The incident happened at 3:55 AM on Friday, 21 February, on Lipson Road, Plymouth, after two men forced entry into a property.
- Acid was deliberately used as a weapon, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.
- The suspects are no longer believed to be in Wiltshire. For the latest updates from this region, visit Wiltshire 999s.
Devon and Cornwall Police have now urged the public to rely on official sources rather than online speculation. A spokesperson has said:
Since the attack, misinformation has spread online, particularly on X, stating that a 14-year-old girl was injured during the attack.
Devon and Cornwall Police can confirm that this is not the case. There has also been false speculation regarding the alleged suspects.
The international police investigation remains ongoing, and the police are now working with the National Crime Agency (NCA) in an attempt to locate the suspects.
Members of the public can contact the force on 101 or submit reports via the police website quoting log 69 of 21 February. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.
