POLICE are investigating an incident where a man was taken to hospital with injuries caused by a corrosive substance.

Officers attended Horsforth, Leeds yesterday evening at 5.05pm where it had been reported the substance had been thrown at a man at the door of a shop on Raynel Approach.

A man was taken to hospital after feeling a burning sensation and having an injury to his arm. 

Further enquiries established the incident took place about two hours before it was reported.

A spokesperson for the force said: "The caller reported that the man appeared to have suffered an injury to his arm and was feeling a burning sensation.

"Police and ambulance staff attended and the man was taken to hospital for further treatment before being discharged.

"The substance involved was confirmed to be of a corrosive nature.

"Further enquiries established the incident took place about two hours before it was reported.

"Leeds District CID is investigating and anyone with information which may assist is asked to contact the team on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website. The crime reference is 13240494004.

"Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online."