Ammonia attack: Manhunt for two suspects after victim left fighting for his life in Ilford, east London

A manhunt is underway for two people after a victim was left fighting for his life following an ammonia attack in east London.

Police are trying to trace William Deo, 20, and Gavin Okwu-Brewis, 29, in connection with the incident that took place in Ilford on Wednesday night.

During the attack, at around 10pm, a man in his 20s had a noxious substance thrown at him.

He was taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

The substance is believed to have been ammonia, the Metropolitan Police said.

Police have warned the public not to approach Deo and Okwu-Brewis.

Anyone with information about their whereabouts is asked to call police on 999 quoting reference 8771/13 June.