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Since Wednesday, a string of incidents, which Met Police are linking, have taken place in Brent Cross, Wembley, Southall, and Greenford.
Masked men are throwing the substance at people during home break-ins, the Met Police says.
Met Police say the men have targeted properties in the past week throwing substances at occupants before stealing cash and jewellery
Burglars armed with a knife and a corrosive substance have been targeting homes in north west and west London.
Detectives are hunting a masked gang linked to a spate of five violent burglaries occurring in Brent Cross (pictured), Wembley, Southall and Greenford between Wednesday and Friday.