A TEENAGER was terrified after thugs targeted her with an "unknown substance".
The woman, aged in her late teens was walking between Treebeard Corpse and The Withywindle in South Woodham Ferrers between 2am and 2.30am when a suspect sprayed a liquid in her face.
The liquid appeared to cause irritation to the eyes and face of the victim.
Thankfully, she did not sustain serious injury due to the attack.
Officers say the incident was a "targeted" attack on the woman.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called just before 2.50am on March 9 to reports that a woman, aged in her late teens, had been injured.
"She was given medical advice at the scene but did not go to hospital for further treatment.
"Anyone with information is asked to call Chelmsford CID on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/37597/19 or Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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