University in lockdown after ‘four students sprayed with unknown substance’

University of Greenwich is in lockdown after four people were attacked

Four people have been injured afer being sprayed with an ‘unknown substance’ at the University of Greenwich.

Police rushed to the university campus shortly after midnight following reports that a man had been ‘attacked’.

The man was treated with head injuries before being rushed to hospital.

While conducting inquiries at the scene, police discovered three more people had also been attacked with the myserious substance.

None of the injuries are reported to be life-changing or life-threatening.

A crime scene remains in place at the scene, and no arrests have yet taken place.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: ‘On Tuesday, 10 December police were called to Avery Hill Road, SE9 at 00:13hrs following reports that a man had been attacked and sprayed with an unknown substance.

‘Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated a man for head injuries on scene before taking him to hospital.

‘Whilst conducting enquiries on scene, officers found that three other people were sprayed with the substance. Tests were carried out and it was found that the substance was non-toxic.’

A university spokesman added: ‘Following a Police incident in front of our Avery Hill campus overnight, the main entrance is currently closed, although the rest of the campus is open as usual.

‘Staff, students and visitors will be directed to an alternative entrance by stewards on arriving at the campus.

‘There may be some delays to the campus bus service as a result.

‘We will keep you updated this morning to advise when the main entrance is reopened.’

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