A man is in critical condition with 'life-threatening' facial injuries after 'acid' was thrown in his face in Truro home.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted murder at around 4pm yesterday, Tuesday, December 9.

Officers were called to a property in Carrine Road following reports that a corrosive substance, believed to be acid, had been thrown in a man’s face.

The 29-year-old victim was attacked in his own home by an unknown man at around 4pm.

Police, ambulance and fire service attended the scene. The man was taken to Treliske Hospital, Truro, with life-threatening facial injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.

Officers are keen to speak to the driver of a red Peugeot van seen in Carrine Road around the time of the incident.

Detective Inspector Sharon Donald, from Truro CID, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who saw any unusual people or vehicles in the area yesterday, in particular a red van.

“If you are the driver of the red Peugeot van seen in the area, please get in touch with police so we can eliminate you from our enquiries.”

Officers have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries, handing out leaflets, and patrolling the area to reassure residents.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting press log 103 of 10 December, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.