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Search for car used in 'unknown substance' attack

Tom BurgessNorth East and Cumbria
News imageJulie Smith/BBC Two forensic officers dressed in white body suits and hoods with blue gloves on walk down a street.Julie Smith/BBC
Officers are investigating after two men were injured in Ferryhill

Police are searching for a getaway vehicle used after an assault that left two men seriously injured.

One man was stabbed and another had an "unknown substance" thrown into his eyes as they got into a taxi in Parker Terrace, Ferryhill, at about 10:30 GMT on Wednesday, Durham Police said.

The suspects then fled in a black Volvo saloon car which drove off in the direction of Dean Bank.

Officers are appealing to anyone who saw the car or has CCTV or dashcam footage to contact the force.

News imageJulie Smith/BBC Police tape is stretching across a street with a police van and officers further up the street.Julie Smith/BBC
Police are searching for a black Volvo

Following the attack, Parker Terrace was cordoned off and the men were treated by emergency services before being taken away by an ambulance.

A Great North Air Ambulance Service spokesperson said it sent two helicopters to assist the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS).

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