Vistabella woman held for throwing corrosive substance on woman

A 57-YEAR-OLD street vendor from Vistabella is assisting police after being arrested on Saturday for throwing a corrosive liquid at a fellow street vendor.

A police press release issued on Sunday said at about 11.40 am the victim was at her stall on High Street, San Fernando when she saw a woman with whom she recently had an argument holding a black plastic bag.

The second woman, who is also a street vendor, approached and threw a yellow-coloured liquid in her face, making her eyes burn. She was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital for treatment.

The suspect was arrested and is facing the possibility of a charge of throwing a noxious substance with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. Investigations are continuing.