TEN police officers are injured with ‘corrosive substance’ during drugs raid in north London 

TEN police officers are injured with ‘corrosive substance’ during drugs raid in north London

At least 10 officers have been injured by a suspected corrosive substance during a drugs raid in north London

Officers attended an industrial area in Barnet to execute a drugs warrant at around 2pm today when several were ‘injured by a suspected corrosive substance,’ the Metropolitan Police said.

Witnesses reported hearing a ‘loud bang’ before ‘hundreds’ of officers flooded the area, alongside scores of paramedics and fire crews.

One woman reported seeing ‘police officers being showered down’ by firemen following the incident.

She told MailOnline: ‘I just heard a bang and then saw hundreds of emergency services. 

‘The fireman then told us we had to get away and we saw police officers being showered down.’

At least 10 officers have been injured by a suspected corrosive substance during a drugs raid in north London. Pictured: The scene today

Pictured: The scene in Barnet

Pictured: The scene in Barnet

Officers attended an industrial area in Barnet to execute a drugs warrant at around 2pm today when several were ‘injured by a suspected corrosive substance,’ the Metropolitan Police said

Around ten officers are believed to have suffered injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment. 

None of those injured are thought to be in a life-threatening condition.

Multiple men were arrested on suspicion of drug offences following the incident. 

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: ‘A number of officers have been injured following a police operation in Barnet.

‘At around 13:50hrs on September 23 officers attended an industrial area in Dale Close, Barnet, to execute a drugs warrant as part of a proactive operation.

‘As they executed the warrant, officers were injured by a suspected corrosive substance. Full enquiries into the exact circumstances continue.

Witnesses reported hearing a 'loud bang' before 'hundreds' of officers flooded the area, alongside scores of paramedics and fire crews. Pictured: The scene

Witnesses reported hearing a ‘loud bang’ before ‘hundreds’ of officers flooded the area, alongside scores of paramedics and fire crews. Pictured: The scene

Pictured: The scene in Barnet

Pictured: The scene in Barnet

One woman reported seeing ‘police officers being showered down’ by firemen following the incident

‘Ten officers are believed to have suffered injuries and are receiving medical treatment have all gone to hospital. We await an assessment of the extent of these injuries. However none are believed to be in a life-threatening condition.

‘We are working to inform their families.’

Several men who were arrested amid the incident were also rushed to hospital after suffering injuries ‘related to the substance,’ police said.

A statement added: ‘A number of males were arrested on suspicion of drug offences at this stage.

‘They have been taken to hospital having also suffered injuries related to the substance. Their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening.

‘Officers remain at the scene and enquiries continue. 

‘London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade colleagues are also in attendance.

‘The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards have been informed as is routine.’

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