Police hunt brothers from London after terrifying acid attack that left woman with facial burns

Appeal: Billy Midmore, left, with his brother Geoffrey
Hampshire Police
Sebastian Mann22 September 2015
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Police are hunting two brothers from London in connection with an acid attack that left a woman with horrific injuries to her eyes, face, neck and arms.

The 37-year-old victim had the corrosive substance thrown in her face outside the Turtle Bay restaurant in Guildhall Square, Southampton, on Friday.

She was taken to Southampton General Hospital with "significant burns" including severe injuries to her eyes, and she remains in hospital for treatment.

One witness told the Telegraph: “Her face looked like it was melting; it was quite clear there was a lot of damage.

“It happened outside in the middle of the square.”

Today Hampshire police issued an appeal to trace brothers Billy and Geoffrey Midmore, aged 22 and 26.

We will carry on with our manhunt until we find you, so make it easier on yourselves and come forward

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Acting Detective Inspector Will Whale said: "We want to speak to these men in connection with the acid assault in Southampton on Friday evening. They could be in a number of places as they are known to have contacts in Southampton, Basingstoke, London and the South East.

"I would appeal to Billy and Geoffrey to give themselves up now. We will carry on with our manhunt until we find you, so make it easier on yourselves and come forward.

"We consider them to be dangerous individuals and clearly a potential risk to members of the public. If you see them, or know where they are, please contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting Operation Interstate."

Billy Midmore is described as white, 5ft 8in, with blue eyes and a scar on his left arm. He speaks with a London accent and is of stocky build.

Geoffrey Midmore is described as white, 5ft 1in, with green eyes and a scar on the right side of his face. He is also of stocky build and has a tattoo on his hand.

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