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Two women being hunted in connection with suspected acid attack on a roofer causing him facial injuries

Cops have made no arrests but said they have had 'information the suspects were two women'

TWO women are being hunted in connected with a suspected acid attack on a roofer.

John Chapman, 36, was working when ambushed by masked assailants.

John Chapman was working when he was ambushed by masked assailants
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John Chapman was working when he was ambushed by masked assailants

They threatened him with knives, then threw a corrosive substance — causing facial injuries.

As he tried to wash his face in a sink, they threw more over his back.

John said of Monday’s attack in Aldenham, Herts: “I could only see their eyes and hear their voices, but I know who did it.

"It was clearly a targeted attack.”

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He was taken to a specialist burns unit but has been warned he’ll “never look the same again”.

John added: “I’m unrecognisable.

"What if I scare my 11-month-old baby?”

Cops have made no arrests but said they have had “information the suspects were two women”.

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