Man doused with bleach in market assault as cops hunt for attacker still on the loose

A MAN has been doused in what’s believed to be bleach at a busy east London market.

He was on Broadway Market, Hackney, when an unidentified assailant poured a chemical substance on him just before 2pm today.

Cops confirmed that the attacker was still on the loose with no arrests having been made yet.

Numerous police and ambulance service vehicles arrived at the scene along with at least one fire engine.

Locals on social media have described “total gridlock” in the area due to the shocking incident.